The just-concluded May Day holiday saw a sustained boom in Changzhou's consumer market, with fresh data demonstrating strong consumer demand. According to monitoring by the Changzhou Bureau of Commerce, 55 key complexes, retailers and restaurants are estimated to have generated 460 million yuan in sales during the holiday, marking a 5.5 percent year-on-year increase, including eight businesses that saw over 10 percent growth.
Surge in trade-in promotions
During the holiday, the city continued its trade-in campaigns for automobiles, home appliances (including 3C products—computers, communication devices, and consumer electronics), home furnishings, and e-scooters. Government subsidies, combined with discounts from retailers, manufacturers, and financial institutions, fueled strong consumer interest.
The 2025 West Taihu Lake (Spring) International Auto Expo gathered over 60 domestic and international car brands, attracting nearly 50,000 visitors. With over 2,000 orders placed in four days, the event generated more than 300 million yuan in automotive-related consumption.
As of May 4, Changzhou has utilized 550 million yuan in subsidies, stimulating over 5.2 billion yuan in consumption, demonstrating the policy’s effectiveness in stimulating demand.
Diverse promotional campaigns
Major commercial districts, themed streets, and retail enterprises organized a variety of promotions, energizing consumer enthusiasm.
Unitree Robot Dog made a splash at Tianning Wuyue Plaza, setting a single-day visitor record for the year. Liyang’s shopping centers extended business hours, with Shanghecheng Shopping Mall hosting an anime concert. Jiangnan Global Harbor launched the "5.1 Dynamic Lifestyle" Festival, featuring a badminton carnival and the "Hachimi Super Base" themed events, offering non-stop surprises.
Debut economy in full swing
Changzhou MixC debuted a series of first-in-city exhibitions, including the East China pop-up debut of BELLE&SMILEY, the city’s first B.DUCK CityFuns, and Huawei’s “Foldable Wonderland” Exhibition. On May 1, the mall welcomed over 100,000 visitors, highlighting its strong appeal. Meanwhile, Hema NB’s first Changzhou store opened at Longfor Paradise Walk, drawing massive crowds. Taifu Department Store ignited shopping fervor with "Ne Zha Conquers the Dragon King,” a first-of-its-kind pop-up exhibition blending traditional culture with promotional events.
Synergy between domestic and foreign trade
From May 1–5, the China Tour for Foreign Trade Premium Products—a government-backed initiative to showcase high-quality exports—drew crowds at Jiangnan Global Harbor. The event featured an 800-square-meter sales area with products from over 50 premium export companies, including outdoor gear, pet accessories, smart tech, and household must-haves.
The concurrent 7th Brand and Quality Online Shopping Festival included a foreign trade premium section, with platforms like JD.com, Taobao, Douyin, Suning, and Hema helping foreign trade products reach domestic consumers.
Ample daily necessities supply
As the city’s primary wholesale hub, Lingjiatang Agricultural Wholesale Market maintained a daily inflow of about 12,000 tons, including over 5,000 tons of vegetables, nearly 1,300 tons of fruits, about 1,200 tons of aquatic products, and approximately 4,000 tons of grains, oils, and meat.
Box office success
Changzhou’s cinemas were packed, with films like The Dumpling Queen, A Gilded Game, Thunderbolts*, and The Open Door (spanning comedy, suspense, action, and romance) catering to diverse tastes.
According to Lighthouse Pro's global box office list, as of 5 PM on May 5, Changzhou’s May Day holiday box office grossed more than 5.55 million yuan (including service fees), with over 133,000 admissions.
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