China issues outline to expand domestic consumption
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Staff in a logistics company sort out parcels during the 618 (June 18) Mid-Year Shopping Festival, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, June 17, 2022. (Photo: CFP)

China has issued an outline of how it will boost domestic consumption, as part of its goal of building of new development pattern of "dual circulation."

The document, jointly released by the general offices of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council, details long-term goals through to 2035 regarding the strategy of expanding domestic demand.

"We must firmly implement the strategy of expanding domestic demand, constantly unleash the potential of domestic demand, build a stronger domestic market, and promote steady, sound and sustainable economic development," it said.