Small stores the key to understanding the market

Eight months ago, Xie Ruicong had the surprise of her life when Premier Li Keqiang visited her bookstore unexpectedly.

On April 25, Li visited the Jianshan Bookstore in Kuanzhai Ancient Street, a traditional cultural hotspot in Chengdu, Sichuan province.

During his visit, Li asked Xie, the manager, about her hometown, her income and her life in Chengdu. He also quizzed her about the store's best-selling items.