Plan aims to stimulate consumption

Automobiles, household appliances and online shopping among sectors targeted for boost

China has decided to stimulate domestic consumption in automobiles, household appliances, online shopping and other sectors, which is expected to keep the economy stable in the wake of downward economic pressure the country started to face last year.

That is the goal of an implementation plan released by the National Development and Reform Commission and other nine departments to encourage consumption in certain areas, including online shopping in rural regions.