China has added more home appliances to the list of products that can be used in its consumer trade-in scheme and will offer subsidies for additional digital goods this year, in an effort to revive demand in the sluggish household sector.
Microwave ovens, water purifiers, dishwashers and rice cookers will be included in the trade-in scheme for home appliances this year, according to a document issued by the top state planner and the finance ministry on Wednesday. Cellphones, tablet computers, smart watches and bracelets under 6,000 yuan ($818) could get 15% subsidies.
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