Shotlist Wuhan City, Hubei Province, central China - Jan 1, 2026 1. Aerial shots of shopping complex, people 2. People posing for photos 3. People in shopping mall 4. Various of children interacting with animals, other tourists 5. Various of people in bookstore 6. Various of people in bike store Beijing, China - Jan 1, 2026 7. Various of people in shopping mall 8. Various of concert in progress, spectators, humanoid robot dancing Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, southwest China - Jan 1-3, 2026 9. People on Chunxi Road 10. Various of people waiting in line at Panda Pastry Co.; deserts for sale 11. Various of people buying food 12. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Ye Mingqian, manager of Chunxi Road store, Panda Pastry Co.(ending with shot 13): "During the New Year holiday at our Chunxi Road store, foot traffic reached about one to two times the usual level. Around 1,500 visitors came to our store every day, and our turnover increased by about 60 percent. The other two stores we operate in the Chunxi Road commercial district also saw remarkable growth in both customer traffic and sales." 13. Various of people buying food 14. Various of people waiting in line at Panda Pastry Co. Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, south China - Jan 1-3, 2026 15. People walking on commercial street 16. Various of people in stores, shopping, taking photos, products for sale 17. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Ma Yuxia, store manager (ending with shots 18-19): "Our brand offers very distinctive cultural and creative products from Peru. By opening our store here in the Shenzhen Bay area, we hope to bring local residents more products that are fresh and more interesting." 18. Various of Ma working, toys for sale 19. Various of art activities for children in progress 20. Banner promoting New Year holiday consumption Storyline During the New Year holiday running from Jan 1 to 3, major commercial districts across China all saw a surge in both consumer traffic and sales in consumption, according to the Ministry of Commerce. The latest big data released by the Ministry of Commerce indicate that the average daily customer traffic at 78 key pedestrian streets and commercial districts nationwide rose by 5.9 percent compared with the New Year holiday season in 2025, while total sales increased by 4.9 percent. In Wuhan City, central China's Hubei Province, the city's first park-style super commercial complex was bustling with visitors during the three-day holiday season. On New Year's Day alone, the customer traffic at the complex exceeded 120,000 visits. The newly opened business district features a wide range of immersive experiencing activities, including live band performances and interactive activities with small animals, while emphasizing friendly services. These include facilities designed for families with infants, pet-friendly spaces, and dedicated cycling-friendly areas inside shops where cyclists can inflate tires and lubricate their bicycles. In Beijing's Wukesong commercial district, a combination of trendy cross-industry collaboration and technology-driven innovation created fresh experiences for consumers during the holiday. New Year countdown concerts and robot performances inside shopping malls added excitement for consumers. Meanwhile, the Chunxi Road commercial district, Chengdu City of southwest China's Sichuan Province, panda-themed events attracted large crowds of shoppers. Both residents and tourists flocked to the commercial district to take photos and purchase Sichuan-style specialty gifts. "During the New Year holiday at our Chunxi Road store, foot traffic reached about one to two times the usual level. Around 1,500 visitors came to our store every day, and our turnover increased by about 60 percent. The other two stores we operate in the Chunxi Road commercial district also saw remarkble growth in both customer traffic and sales," said Ye Mingqian, manager of the Chunxi Road store of Panda Pastry Co. In Shenzhen City, south China's Guangdong Province, the Pink Street commercial complex officially opened during the New Year holiday. The new street brings together nearly 40 first stores and flagship stores, featuring intangible cultural heritage experiencing activities, creative dining, and avant-garde lifestyle brands. "Our brand offers very distinctive cultural and creative products from Peru. By opening our store here in the Shenzhen Bay area, we hope to bring local residents more products that are fresh and more interesting," said a store owner named Ma Yuxia. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]