Beijing

China’s jobless turn to car boot sales as Covid-hit economy stalls

Once considered low-status for many, car boot sales have made a comeback in China as people who lost their jobs or closed down their businesses seek new ways to make a living and work around the country’s strict Covid-19 policies. What was once looked down on in Beijing is now one of the most popular activities among residents to enjoy on a weekend with small business owners cashing in on the demand. 

August 24, 2022