HONG KONG (China Daily/ANN): As restaurants, hotels, retailers and airlines soldier on to regain their footing in a life-and-death struggle against the coronavirus, operators of online education, internet medical care, online entertainment and telecommuting are reaping the harvest of their years-long efforts that have, only until recently, been unleashed with full might.
The pandemic, which has forced millions to stay at home to avoid getting infected, has given way to the explosive growth of these sectors, thrusting them into the spotlight, with many convinced of their potential to drive the next round of growth amid the economic slowdown.
Fully aware of the changes and committed to create new engines to fuel growth in the downturn, the Guangdong provincial government has pledged support. “New consumption driven by the public health crisis will undoubtedly decline after it’s all over. The number of new users of online entertainment, internet medical care, online fitness, fresh food e-commerce, distant learning and telecommuting platforms is expected to drop by 35 percent on average. But still, it means a 65-percent increase from last year’s level, ” said Zhang, adding that the cost of adding one new user to a certain app is 60 yuan on average.
“Meanwhile, many people, especially those in larger cities, used to lead a quick and simply life, but as the outbreak confined most people to their homes, they’re forced to cook themselves. That’s expected to make a change, leading them to adjust their lifestyle to a slower and higher-quality mode.”
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