A woman waits for customers to buy mulberries at her mobile stall, a mini truck, in a street in Beijing, China, on June 2, 2020. Photo: SCMP/Simon Song
A woman waits for customers to buy mulberries at her mobile stall, a mini truck, in a street in Beijing, China, on June 2, 2020. Photo: SCMP/Simon Song
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Chinese tech firms pledge more help for street stalls, small vendors after premier’s comments

  • Premier Li Keqiang says the Chinese government will provide more support for street stalls and small businesses as they are the “fire” of China’s economy
  • Tech platforms like WeChat and JD.com responded to Li’s comments by announcing new initiatives to help smaller retailers

Jane Zhang
Jane Zhang

Updated: 2:50pm, 5 Jun, 2020

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A woman waits for customers to buy mulberries at her mobile stall, a mini truck, in a street in Beijing, China, on June 2, 2020. Photo: SCMP/Simon Song
A woman waits for customers to buy mulberries at her mobile stall, a mini truck, in a street in Beijing, China, on June 2, 2020. Photo: SCMP/Simon Song
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