BEIJING -- China's major cities have once again embraced hawkers after years of trying to clear them from streets, hoping the so-called street-stall economy will boost sluggish recovery in job growth and spending since the end of zero-COVID restrictions.
Economy
China aims to cook up job growth with return of street-stall economy
Shenzhen, Beijing and more reverse attitude on hawkers to spur recovery
A hawker sells fruit in Guangzhou in 2020. While considered a key source of jobs, China's street stalls have also been seen as a nuisance by some. (Photo by Takashi Kawakami)
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