“Buy in China”: What foreign companies think of the consumer program

Beijing hopes to attract tourists and foreign investors with a stimulus program. However, foreign chambers of commerce are sceptical about its effectiveness and whether their members will actually benefit from it.

13. May 2026
oreign tourists pose for a photo at the Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park during the Qingming Festival holiday in Beijing.
More than 73% of tourists entered China without a visa in 2025. (IMAGO / VCG)

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Last updated: 13. May 2026