Experts are optimistic about China's growing consumer demand, seeing it as a significant opportunity for global companies and foreign travelers. They anticipate that China's vast market will continue to drive economic growth, with increased openness and consumer spending.

• China's imports increased 1.4 percent year-on-year to 1.53 trillion yuan ($215 billion) in October, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth.
• Executives from multinational corporations, including Pernod Ricard and Tapestry Inc, expressed confidence in the Chinese market during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE).
• The number of overseas tourists who processed departure tax refunds in China increased by 229.8 percent year-on-year from January to September, with the tax refund value growing by 97.4 percent.