Locals get out for meals in Wuxi. [Photo by Huang Yan/wxrb.com]
Shopping venues across Wuxi are expected to experience a boom in sales thanks to the city's shopping festival which kicked off on June 16.
The city has been encouraging locals to spend and help the economy since the beginning of June, offering 1.6 million digital coupons worth some 60 million yuan ($8.5 million) to the public. Over 170,000 merchants are taking part in the shopping festival.
Since June 6, locals have been able to apply for these digital coupons via the city services app Ling Xi. The first batch of coupon recipients was determined by a drawing of lots of June 16.
In addition, various gifts will be presented to consumers in seven lotteries. These gifts include seven new energy cars, vacuum cleaners and 5G mobile phones. Consumers who spend over 500 yuan in a single transaction using China UnionPay are also eligible to participate in the event.
Various gifts will be presented to consumers in lotteries. [Photo/wxrb.com]
Over 100 online and offline shopping festivals as well as international economic, sports and tourism events are expected to promote consumption in Wuxi until Oct 10.
According to officials, Binhu district will host livestreams to introduce local tour routes, specialties and give out discounts starting on June 21. Liangxi district will promote its nighttime economy by introducing new vendors and late night dining options in the downtown area.
