After all, this was only an inland provincial city. But I was amazed on the first day, when I reached Chunxi Lu, a shopping street my hosts recommended. Mega shopping malls dominated this wide boulevard, coupled with bright dazzling neon lights. No building seemed more than 5 years old. I have been told that Chengdu has the highest density of retail outlets in all of China.
Many stores sell a mixture of mass consumer products as well as luxurious foreign brands.
Perhaps, some will be forced to close down. But in any case, the large number of existing shopping complexes do indicate a certain degree of optimism. Business Entertainment Chinese Style People who go on business trips to China are surprised by the degree of hospitality showered on them. Business meals are elaborate affairs - with more than ten dishes, generous flows of liquor, karaokes sessions, etc. One explanation for such phenomena is that the hosts enjoy taking the opportunity to feast or travel at the company s expense.