ArrowArtboardCreated with Sketch.Title ChevronTitle ChevronIcon FacebookIcon LinkedinIcon Mail ContactPath LayerIcon MailPositive ArrowIcon Print
Consumer

JD.com CEO warns of slow recovery for China's consumer confidence

E-retailer says '10 billion yuan subsidies' will have limited impact on margins

JD.com's smart logistics center in Beijing.   © Reuters

HONG KONG -- Chinese consumer confidence won't make a full recovery easily, despite Beijing's stimulus measures and a resumption of production that was stalled by COVID, the chief executive of major domestic e-commerce operator JD.com warned Thursday.

Xu Lei told analysts in an earnings call that "it will take a relatively long time for [the stimulus measures] to pass on to residents' income." The CEO's comments came as JD.com makes a strategic shift to low-price competition with rivals.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.

Discover the all new Nikkei Asia app

  • Take your reading anywhere with offline reading functions
  • Never miss a story with breaking news alerts
  • Customize your reading experience

Nikkei Asian Review, now known as Nikkei Asia, will be the voice of the Asian Century.

Celebrate our next chapter
Free access for everyone - Sep. 30

Find out more