While the Chinese are more eager to share than their Western counterparts, COVID-19 could kill off any enthusiasm that’s left for the sharing economy. Image credit: Shutterstock
China’s sharing economy is in trouble
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While the Chinese are more eager to share than their Western counterparts, COVID-19 could kill off any enthusiasm that’s left for the sharing economy. Image credit: Shutterstock
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