Mainland retail sales jump 15pc during "golden week" holiday

Retail sales of consumer goods rose 15 per cent to 800.6 billion yuan (HK$980.17 billion) on the mainland during the eight-day "golden week" holiday that ended yesterday, surpassing industry expectations.

The Ministry of Commerce said the retail sector, restaurants and tourism all saw robust growth during the Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day holiday between September 30 and October 7.

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