# Ningbo

After a Decade Online, a Chinese Women's Wear Seller Trades Algorithm Angst for a Stable Street-level Shop

A decade‑long Taobao seller in Ningbo has shifted focus from chasing platform traffic to running a local brick‑and‑mortar store after soaring online return rates and changing platform incentives eroded margins. By combining real‑world merchandising, community marketing on short‑video platforms and supply‑chain leverage, she has traded volatile online growth for steadier, local revenues.

NeTe2026年2月18日 03:44

#e‑commerce#returns#China retail

Stunning aerial shot of the Forbidden City in Beijing, showcasing traditional Chinese architecture and cultural heritage.

Business

China’s Urban Order Shifts: Beijing Hits New Milestone as Provincial Capitals Close the Gap

Beijing became the second mainland city to top RMB 5 trillion in 2025, while the top‑ten city framework stayed largely intact. Substantial movement occurred below the summit: provincial capitals strengthened, export‑dependent ports like Ningbo underperformed, and resource or legacy industrial cities proved volatile, highlighting the shift toward consumption, services and technological upgrading.

SoBiz2026年2月11日 15:04

#China GDP#Chinese cities#Beijing