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Efosa Udinmwen

China says world's largest recycling scheme saw 41 million tech items traded in 2026 for discounts

China's consumer goods subsidy.
  • China’s trade-in program generated 502.94 billion yuan (~$74 billion) in sales
  • Nearly 70 million purchases were supported through subsidy-driven incentives
  • Digital products accounted for the largest share of units sold

China has released new figures for its government-backed consumer goods trade-in initiative, and the numbers are substantial.

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