![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](https://cache.luxurydaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/jing-daily-052620.jpg)
China’s sharing economy is in trouble
Posted By a Luxury Daily columnist On In Featured,Industry sectors,Retail | No Comments![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](https://cache.luxurydaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/jing-daily-052620.jpg)
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