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This chapter focuses on the middle class and their consumption in relation to the socio- economic transition in China. Based on data from the China Social Survey 2015, it was found that the middle class, mainly constituted by white-collar workers, accounted for about one quarter of the urban population. According to the empirical analysis, on the one hand the quality of life of the middle class families is higher compared with the lower group and their aspiration for cultural and leisure consumption and durable goods is also significant—a new trend of 'consumption upgrade' initiated by the middle class is spreading to the whole society; on the other hand,the high housing expenditure and uncertainties associated with incomplete social security system restricted consumption and well-being of the middle class to a large extent. Key words: middle class; white collar; middle-income group; consumption; quality of life.

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The Middle-Class in Contemporary China and Its Consumption Patterns

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    2025年

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  • Di Zhu

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This chapter focuses on the middle class and their consumption in relation to the socio- economic transition in China. Based on data from the China Social Survey 2015, it was found that the middle class, mainly constituted by white-collar workers, accounted for about one quarter of the urban population. According to the empirical analysis, on the one hand the quality of life of the middle class families is higher compared with the lower group and their aspiration for cultural and leisure consumption and durable goods is also significant—a new trend of 'consumption upgrade' initiated by the middle class is spreading to the whole society; on the other hand,the high housing expenditure and uncertainties associated with incomplete social security system restricted consumption and well-being of the middle class to a large extent. Key words: middle class; white collar; middle-income group; consumption; quality of life.