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China’s 2026 ‘Strong Start’: AI Demand, Infrastructure and Exports Drive Early Recovery
China’s January–February data show a broad early‑year recovery led by infrastructure and high‑tech investment, a services‑led consumer rebound and a brisk trade performance. New drivers—AI‑related compute demand, electronics manufacturing and strengthened online services metrics—are increasingly visible alongside traditional investment.
China’s County Towns Are Spending Like Cities — and Charging Like Them Too
County-level Chinese towns are exhibiting a paradox of rising prices in some categories alongside ongoing discounts in others, driven by income gains, lower housing pressure and a bifurcated consumer appetite for both value and upgraded goods. The trend creates opportunities for brands but also exposes risks from distribution costs and uneven development.