# regional inequality
Latest news and articles about regional inequality
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Business
Shanghai, Beijing and Zhejiang Pull Ahead as China’s Household Incomes Rise — But Consumption Lags
China’s national per‑capita disposable income rose 5% to 43,377 yuan in 2025, led by Shanghai, Beijing and Zhejiang, while household spending growth slowed to 4.4%. The gains are concentrated in coastal and major city provinces, and policymakers are prioritising income and job measures to revive consumption.
SoBiz2026年1月26日 04:00
#China#household income#consumption
Business
China’s 2025 Incomes: Strong Wage-Led Gains, but Coastal Cities Pull Ahead
China’s National Bureau of Statistics reported that national per-capita disposable income rose to 43,377 yuan in 2025, up 5.0% in real terms, but gains are unevenly distributed. Shanghai and Beijing lead by a wide margin, while selected central and western provinces show catch-up driven by industrialisation and urbanisation.
SoBiz2026年1月22日 08:20
#China#disposable income#Shanghai