Shanghai plans issuing $74m vouchers to boost consumption
China DailyConsumers browse at a store on Fumin Road in Shanghai. WANG GANG/FOR CHINA DAILY Shanghai will offer 500-million-yuan coupons to further spur consumption in catering, accommodation, movies and sports, the municipal government said at a press briefing on Wednesday. The accommodation coupons are open to local residents, people living in other parts of China and even foreigners traveling to Shanghai. Wei Lu, chief economist of the Shanghai Development and Reform Commission, said the service consumption subsidies fit well with the consumption upgrade trend. Ahead of the consumption incentives announced on Wednesday, Shanghai had announced in early September a 4-billion-yuan trade-in plan for cars, home appliances, as well as home decoration and renovation in an attempt to benefit more consumers.