China, Lunar New Year

China touts record spending over Lunar New Year holiday
Travel and spending during China’s Lunar New Year holiday hit new records this year, giving the government an encouraging boost as it seeks to ramp up the ailing economy.
China’s Lunar New Year Travel, Spending Boom Offer Positive Signs
Tourism revenues in China during the eight-day holiday that ended Tuesday rose 7.0% in year-over-year terms, while the number of domestic trips rose 5.9%, state media reported.
China’s biggest holiday: Lunar New Year and how it’s celebrated
Among China’s traditional holidays and celebrations, none ranks higher in importance than the Lunar New Year (農曆新年). Also known as the Spring Festival (春節), or simply Chinese New Year, it marks the beginning of the year according to the traditional lunar calendar.
China Lunar New Year holiday box office takings hit record high of $1.3 bln
China's film market achieved a record high of 9.5 billion yuan ($1.3 billion) in takings over the Lunar New Year period, 18.8% higher than the same period last year, as movie-goers flocked to cinemas to watch movies such as "Nezha 2".
What Drove China’s Lunar New Year Tourism
Travelers spread across China this Lunar New Year, leading to 677 billion yuan ($93 billion) in domestic tourism spending.
China’s Lunar New Year spending spree offers hope for consumption boost
Statistics indicate domestic consumption broke several records during this year’s holiday, with lower-end spending seeing the biggest gains.
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'Nezha 2' becomes China's highest-grossing film amid Lunar New Year boom
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China's economy gets New Year boost from holiday travel and shopping
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China Box Office Hits Record $1.3 Billion Over Lunar New Year, Imax Also Scales New Highs
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China’s holiday gold-buying frenzy continues despite global price rises
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