Tickets people have used for transportation or other activities have become an evidence to extend the holders' consumption in other scenarios, and thus bring forth a new model of "ticket stub economy" in China, which is getting hot as they give consumers additional discounts in a wide range of consumption scenarios.
More and more places are offering benefits to people holding valid ticket stubs.
In Nanchang, the provincial capital of Jiangxi in east China, nine scenic areas, including the iconic Tengwang Pavilion dating back to 653 AD, offered free admissions to holders of the ticket stubs for either of the two concerts given by Dao Lang, a well-known Chinese singer, in mid April. Dao Lang held two concerts in Nanchang on April 12 and 13, drawing fans to travel to the city from across the country. The enthusiastic fans were seen holding banners at the Tengwang Pavilion to show their love for Dao Lang, and they said the offer made their travel more valuable.
"This trip is really worth it. We attended Dao Lang's concert and visited the Tengwang Pavilion. I'm also going to buy some cultural and creative products," said Liu Liangjun, a fan from southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.
During the period of the two concerts, the scenic areas in Nanchang gained a 140 percent year-on-year increase in their admission booking.
In Jiangxi's Xinyu City, with a hotel invoice, visitors to the Fairy Lake Scenic Area can enjoy discounts when dining in nearby restaurants.
"I'm set to go around nearby villages and try some farm house dishes. With the 20-percent discount offer, we can try some more dishes," said Liao Yanshu, a tourist from central China's Hubei Province.
Since the ticket stub business promotion campaign was rolled out in the Fairy Lake Scenic Area, the surrounding catering outlets have reported an average 20-percent increase in their daily turnover and shopping facilities an 18-percent growth in their daily sales.
"The 'ticket stub economy' is in fact a form of economy of association. To ensure its sustainable and healthy development, local governments should establish cross-departmental task forces to coordinate resource allocation across transportation, culture and tourism, and commerce, while avoiding fragmented and separate responses. Business operators also need to leverage digital tools to accurately identify consumer demands and offer more attractive discount packages, thereby further stimulating the market vitality," said Zheng Yating, an associate researcher at the Economic Research Institute under Jiangxi Academy of Social Sciences.
Ticket stubs drives up consumption
The U.S. military strike against Venezuela and capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro, has shocked the international community, triggering a steady stream of condemnation and serious concerns worldwide.
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay and Spain issued a joint statement on Sunday, expressing serious concern about and firm opposition to the U.S. unilateral military operations in Venezuela.
The U.S. actions contravene fundamental principles of international law, particularly the prohibition on the use or threat of force, and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, as enshrined in the UN Charter, constituting an extremely dangerous precedent against peace and regional security, according to the statement.
In expressing profound concern and firm rejection, the six countries stressed in the statement that the situation in Venezuela must be resolved exclusively by peaceful means, and through dialogue, negotiation and respect for the will of the Venezuelan people in all its expressions, without external interference and in accordance with international law.
Only an inclusive political process, led by Venezuelans, can lead to a democratic, sustainable solution that respects human dignity, according to the statement.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned the U.S. raid in Venezuela as a violation of international law, adding that the Spanish government always advocates and defends international law and peaceful resolution of conflicts.
Addressing a meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez demanded the unconditional and immediate release of Maduro and his wife.
Noting that Latin America and the Caribbean are a zone of peace, he expressed his firm opposition to the use of force, which is an unshakable principle.
Any aggression against Venezuela shall be regarded as an attack against all CELAC member states, and nations must collectively oppose it, he stressed.
The South African government denounced the U.S. attack on Venezuela as a violation of international law, according to a statement released on Sunday.
History has repeatedly demonstrated that military invasions against sovereign states yield only instability and deepening crisis, the statement said.
South Africa calls on the UN Security Council to urgently convene a session to address this situation, according to the statement.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said what happened in Venezuela demonstrates that international law and the UN Charter are losing their practical effectiveness.
U.S. military action against Venezuela marks a dangerous precedent, as similar actions could be taken against any other nations, he said.
In addition, the foreign ministries of Namibia, Singapore, Oman and Pakistan also issued statements on the same day, expressing grave concern over U.S. interference in Venezuela's internal affairs.
They emphasized the need to uphold international law and the principles of the UN Charter while respecting Venezuela's sovereignty.
They also called on all parties to exercise restraint and resolve the crisis through peaceful dialogue.
U.S. move against Venezuela sparks condemnation, concerns worldwide
