Nearly two-thirds of survey respondents in Germany said that they would consider buying a Chinese car, local media reported on Friday.
Up to 59 percent of people surveyed by the German Automobile Club (ADAC) indicated that buying a Chinese car is an option for them, according to a report by Tagesschau, a program on the German public broadcaster ARD.
There is an even stronger willingness to buy Chinese cars among young people. Among the people aged 30 to 39, 74 percent of them showed interest in Chinese cars and among those aged 18 to 29, the proportion stands at 72 percent.
Affordability plays a main role in the consideration of those willing to consider buying a Chinese car, according to the survey.
However, the survey also found around 60 percent of high-end vehicle buyers were willing to consider luxury Chinese vehicles.
Cars under Chinese brands showed a high level of safety in the EURO NCAP crash test, the official new car assessment program in Europe, according to a report released from the ADAC in April. Base on the tests of 13 different models from China and Europe over the past three years, the ADAC concluded in April that "Chinese automakers have improved considerably, and can now keep up with established brands."
Nearly two-thirds of Germans would consider buying Chinese cars: survey
Nearly two-thirds of Germans would consider buying Chinese cars: survey
As the National Day holiday is coming to an end, the long break has revitalized urban commercial areas, with trade-in programs for consumer goods and multiple cultural and sports events attracting considerable crowds, resulting in a bustling consumer market across various regions.
The National Day holiday, starting on October 1 and known as a "Golden Week," is one of China's largest annual public holidays.
During the first five days of the holiday, an average of around 300 million trips were made daily, with bustling crowds at major scenic spots and museums. Nationwide, ticket bookings increased by over 37 percent compared to last year.
In Chengdu City of southwest China's Sichuan Province, naked-eye 3D experience program has attracted hordes of consumers.
"I took my child to experience it and hope that he can feel the charm of technology through these experiences," said Luo Zhiyong, a local in Chengdu City.
In the first four days of the National Day holiday, Beijing's 60 key commercial districts recorded a foot traffic of 26.969 million, marking a year-on-year increase of 20.9 percent. In east China's Jiangsu Province, key retail enterprises achieved cumulative sales of approximately 2.06 billion yuan (about 293.5 million U.S. dollars), a year-on-year increase of 13.5 percent. Key commercial areas in cities like Chengdu and Hangzhou also showed significant growth in both foot traffic and sales.
During the National Day holiday, various regions accelerated the promotion of trade-in programs for consumer goods, boosting the consumption of bulk commodities. The government allocated 60 billion yuan in subsidies for these trade-in initiatives, stimulating the holiday economy and invigorating market activity.
To ensure that consumers nationwide receive the freshest agricultural products from northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China Post has utilized a green transport channel for fresh produce, helping local geographical indication (GI) products reach markets across the country.
"We primarily use air freight and express rapid delivery to transport our walnuts from Yecheng County to major cities within two to three days, ensuring that people can enjoy the freshest walnuts available," said Yan Qiang, general manager of China Post Xinjiang Yecheng County Branch.
National Day holiday sees booming consumption due to various stimulus measures
