China's 'Singles Day' shopping spree in spotlight as spending flags
"Singles Day" -- launched by tech giant Alibaba in 2009 -- has ballooned into an annual blockbuster period for retail, with days of discounts luring customers to the country's online shopping platforms.
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Workers sort packages for delivery at a JD.com warehouse in Beijing on November 11, 2024, known as the Singles’ Day shopping festival in China.
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