Link: China's frugal young adults accelerate saving, raising economic risks

The frugal trend in China, amplified by the pandemic and a property market crisis, is gaining momentum as Gen Z ignores government exhortations to increase spending.

Young adults are actively exchanging cost-cutting strategies on Xiaohongshu (known as RedNote in the West), focusing on saving money on daily expenses like office lunches.

Influencers on the platform are turning financial prudence into a lifestyle, promoting thriftiness to their followers.

The topic of saving money has spawned over 1.5 million posts, attracting more than 130 million views, indicating its popularity and relevance among users.

This shift towards increased saving reflects a broader hesitation among Chinese youth to engage in the consumerism once encouraged by national policy.

As economic concerns linger, Gen Z’s commitment to frugality is shaping new consumer behaviors, potentially altering economic dynamics in China. #

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