# consumption stimulus
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Shanghai Offers Cash Bonus for Energy‑Efficient Appliance Upgrades to Spur Consumption and Cut Energy Use
Shanghai will subsidise purchases of top‑rated energy and water‑efficient household appliances with a rebate equal to 15% of the sale price, capped at 1,500 yuan per item and available for six categories of products. The move aims to boost consumption, accelerate replacement of inefficient appliances, and support domestic manufacturers while advancing municipal energy‑efficiency goals.
Shanghai Rolls Out Cash Incentives to Push Energy‑Efficient Appliance Upgrades — ¥1,500 Cap Per Item
Shanghai will subsidise purchases of top‑rated energy and water‑efficient household appliances — refrigerators, washing machines, TVs, air conditioners, computers and water heaters — at 15% of the sale price up to ¥1,500 per item. The measure aims to stimulate consumption and accelerate household upgrades while supporting municipal energy‑saving goals, though its impact depends on implementation and recycling capacity.
Beijing Extends and Expands Loan Interest Subsidies to Boost Service Consumption Through 2026
China has extended a fiscal loan interest‑subsidy scheme for service businesses through the end of 2026, raising the 2026 per‑borrower subsidy cap to RMB 10 million and widening eligible sectors to include digital, green and retail. The move aims to mobilise bank lending and central fiscal resources to revive consumption while imposing stricter oversight and faster settlement procedures.
China Pledges Bigger, Smarter Spending in 2026 as Fiscal Push Shifts from Quantity to Quality
China’s finance ministry has pledged that public spending will rise in 2026 while shifting focus to more efficient, targeted outlays. The statement follows a large 2025 fiscal expansion — including an elevated deficit and heavy bond issuance — and is accompanied by measures to stimulate consumption, support enterprise innovation, and clean up local fiscal practices.
Beijing Extends Consumer‑Loan Interest Subsidies Through 2026 to Bolster Domestic Demand
China’s Ministry of Finance has extended a fiscal interest‑subsidy for personal consumer loans through 31 December 2026, with an implementation window from 1 September 2025. The policy aims to lower borrowing costs and stimulate household spending, while authorities will reassess its continuation after evaluating outcomes.