24.87 trillion yuan in retail sales of consumer goods in January-June marked a 1.3% year-on-year increase, covering physical goods sales and catering income.
5.3% growth in services retail sales drove the stronger segment, while goods retail sales rose 1.1% as consumers spent more on services, smart products and green products.
2.5% growth in rural retail sales outpaced the 1.2% rise in urban areas, pointing to relatively firmer consumption momentum outside cities.
60 trillion yuan is China's retail sales target by 2030 under the 2026-2030 consumption plan, with officials citing a vast consumer market, demand for higher-quality goods and policy support.