Key challenge for China 's economy is moving to a consumption - driven economy . Measures to encourage Chinese consumption have had mixed success . Data showed top 10 % of Chinese households garnered 57 % of total income . Gan : Income inequality is the key reason for China 's low consumption rate .
Key challenge for China 's leaders is moving to a consumption-driven economy . Measures to encourage Chinese consumption have had limited success . Research shows top 10 % of Chinese households garnered 57 % of total income . Gan : Income inequality is the key reason for China 's low consumption rate .