Chinese farmers offered subsidised TVs, mobile phones

Chinese farmers will be given a 13-percent discount on televisions, mobile phones and other electrical appliances under a new subsidy scheme to boost rural spending, state press reported Monday.

... Once the scheme is expanded, air conditioners and washing machines will also attract a subsidy, according to the ministry.

[via the AFP]

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