How China's frugal Gen Z are adapting to a slower economy

China's Gen Z turns frugal as economy doubts linger

SHANGHAI/NEW YORK -- China's Generation Z, those ages 15 to 29, simultaneously face the burdens of slowing economic growth and an aging society, and buzzwords such as "reverse consumption" and the "stingy economy" have become common on social media.

The habits of this generation and the pressures that shape them will affect the world's No. 2 economy for years to come. It could also have geopolitical implications.

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