China’s online retail sector continued to post steady growth in the first nine months of this year, supported by the country’s efforts to boost domestic demand and stimulate consumption.
According to data from the Ministry of Commerce, online retail sales increased by 9.8 percent year on year during the period, with digital products and online services standing out as key growth areas.
Sales of digital products such as smartphones and computers rose 8.3 percent, while spending on online services surged 20.2 percent, the data showed.
E-commerce activities in rural areas also experienced steady growth, with online retail sales of agricultural products up 9.6 percent in the first nine months.
Meanwhile, international cooperation in the e-commerce sector strengthened, as retail sales of imported goods on major platforms monitored by the ministry climbed 8.3 percent, according to the data.