https://www.scmp.com/rss/525475/feed Huiyan Li is a research assistant at the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Centre for China Analysis. Her research focuses on China’s economic rebalancing efforts, its biotech sector, and innovation ecosystem. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University, with a specialisation in politics, policy and foreign affairs. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Lizzi C. Lee,Huiyan Li Lizzi C. Lee,Huiyan Li During a press conference of the annual “two sessions”, National People’s Congress spokesperson Lou Qinjian referenced the grass-roots football league Suchao or Su Super League, which drew millions of spectators in Chinese stadiums last year. At a time when boosting domestic demand tops Beijing’s economic agenda, discussing an amateur sports tournament at the national podium goes beyond mere cultural commentary. It hints at something broader about how policymakers are approaching the consumption... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3347017/china-struggles-boost-demand-no-one-size-fits-all-solution-will-work?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3347017/china-struggles-boost-demand-no-one-size-fits-all-solution-will-work?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:30:08 +0000