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Chinese youth increasingly rent gear instead of buying to save money

MarketWatch says renting cameras, drones, and camping equipment reflects both cost saving and a drag on Beijing’s push to boost consumer spending.

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Young consumers in China are increasingly choosing to rent cameras, drones, and camping gear instead of buying, according to MarketWatch.

The outlet frames the shift as a practical way to save money, while also signaling another challenge for Beijing’s efforts to get households to spend more.

For the consumer economy, the trend points to a higher reliance on rental services rather than traditional retail purchases, which can affect how quickly demand translates into broader spending growth.

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