China’s online sales hit $499.6 bn in Q1 2025, led by trade-in push
China's e-commerce sector grew steadily in Q1 2025, supported by pro-consumption policies like a major trade-in programme. Online retail sales hit 3.6 trillion yuan (~$499.6 billion), with physical goods up 5.7 per cent and digital product sales rising 7.4 per cent. Over 10 e-commerce platforms helped bring quality foreign trade goods to domestic markets.
