Many Chinese cities support nighttime economy to drive economic growth
Updated: August 11, 2019 10:04Xinhua
People watch a tea performance at the Kuanzhai Lane Historic district in Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province, Aug 4, 2019. Nighttime economy has become a hot word this summer. It refers to business activities between 6 pm and 6 am in the service sector. Many Chinese cities, especially metropolises such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, have rolled out plans to support nighttime consumption to drive economic growth. China's GDP grew by 6.3 percent in the first half of this year, and consumption accounted for 60 percent, which continued to be the first driving force for the country's economic growth. Among them, nighttime consumption shows giant potential, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Nighttime economy has become a new engine to enhance the city's vitality and promote China's development. It meets people's expectations, motivates industrial and commercial enterprises, and spurs the enthusiasm of local governments. [Photo/Xinhua]
Aerial photo taken on July 31, 2019 shows an international night market in Shenyang, capital of Northeast China's Liaoning province. [Photo/Xinhua]
Tourists pose for a photo at a night fair in Yu Garden in East China's Shanghai, June 4, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
A man holds giant bottles of beer in the Qingdao International Beer Festival in Jimo ancient town in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, July 12, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
Tourists have fun at a light festival in a modern agricultural park in Shahe, North China's Hebei province, June 28, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
People watch a band performance at the foot of the ancient city wall in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, July 4, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
Visitors have fun at an amusement park in the evening in Southwest China's Chongqing, July 6, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
Aerial photo taken on July 25, 2019 shows people watching a basketball game at night in Dudu township of Fengdu county in Southwest China's Chongqing. [Photo/Xinhua]
Tourists take part in a fish-catching event at Shanglian village of Xukou township in Fuyang district of Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province, July 26, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
People watch a light show at Jianshan Village of Anji county, East China's Zhejiang province, July 11, 2019. Nighttime economy has become a hot word this summer. [Photo/Xinhua]
Tourists and locals dance during a bonfire party at Majiayao village of Lintao county, Northwest China's Gansu province, May 15, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
Visitors are seen during a night event at Suzhou Museum in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, May 18, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
