BEIJING — Beijing has started to issue e-vouchers worth about 50 million yuan (about $7 million) to promote consumption in its cultural sector.

The Beijing State-owned cultural assets administration center on May 2 started to issue the vouchers, which will be used for buying books, art performances, tourism, education and entertainment.

Residents in the capital city can get coupons through a WeChat public account and enjoy cash rebates when making payments.

Industries in the city such as tourism, catering and sports were seriously affected by the COVID-19 epidemic in the last few months.