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China's 'Singles Day' shopping spree in spotlight

BEIJING — China's largest online shopping bonanza wraps up on Monday, with analysts and investors watching for signs that consumption is rebounding in the world's second-largest economy after recent efforts by Beijing to boost activity.

'Singles Day' — launched by tech giant Alibaba in 2009 — has ballooned into an annual blockbuster period for retail, with days of discounts luring customers to the country's online shopping platforms.

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