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
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
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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