China grabs global top spot in duty-free shopping amid pandemic

State-owned operator benefits from 'Hainan' effect during travel slowdown

KENJI KAWASE, Nikkei Asian Review chief business news correspondent

HONG KONG -- The coronavirus pandemic has ravaged the world's travel-related industries, but the sector is recovering faster in China than other countries with the help of government policies. Chinese airlines, for example, while still losing money, are rapidly resuming flight operations.

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