Import picture good for consumer products

The import of consumer goods to China is expected to maintain rapid growth, driven by China's economic development and people's increasing incomes, a national organization said on Thursday.

"In recent years, China has released a series of measures to facilitate international trade, such as cutting tariffs for consumer goods, including some luxury goods, which effectively spurred the growth of imports," said Li Wenfeng, vice-president of China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Light Industrial Products and Arts-Crafts.

"With Chinese people's incomes continuing to increase, and the expansion of the middle class, China has great potential in the importation of consumer goods," Li said.