Guangzhou's Five-Year Consumption Center Push: Retail Sales Hit 1.1 Trillion Yuan, SHEIN Valued Over 450
Five years after being designated one of China's first international consumption center cities, Guangzhou's total retail sales of consumer goods reached 1.1 trillion yuan in 2025, leading the five pilot cities with 5.5% growth. By the first half of 2026, growth remained the fastest at 2.9%. Top commercial brands including Taikoo Hui, K11, Taikoo Li, Mixc, and SKP have all entered the city. Fast-fashion giant SHEIN's valuation exceeded 450 billion yuan, making it China's third-largest unicorn. Initiatives such as expanded tax refunds and trade-in policies boosted consumption, with over 1.7 trillion yuan in total retail sales sustained.
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