HAIKOU, China -- China kicked off its biggest consumer fair this week with hopes that people like Susan Lim can help rev up anemic spending after years of punishing virus curbs.
Hainan island plays host as it challenges Hong Kong for luxury shopping crown
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People walk past booths at the third China International Consumer Products Expo, in Haikou, Hainan province, China April 11, 2023. © Reuters
HAIKOU, China -- China kicked off its biggest consumer fair this week with hopes that people like Susan Lim can help rev up anemic spending after years of punishing virus curbs.