MOFCOM and eight other ministries issued guidance to boost county-level consumption, directing firms to expand supply of higher-quality/higher-priced goods into county markets and, where conditions permit, launch new products in counties simultaneous

2026-08-18

MOFCOM and eight other ministries issued guidance to boost county-level consumption, directing firms to expand supply of higher-quality/higher-priced goods into county markets and, where conditions permit, launch new products in counties simultaneously to promote urban-rural parity of models and quality. guidance urges development of products tailored to county consumption and supports trade/distribution firms building flexible supply chains via own-brand and demand-driven production. It also calls for strong support for new-energy vehicles, green smart products and green building materials going to rural areas and for expansion of rural charging infrastructure coverage.