News Analysis: Why China's pro-consumption policies are not meant to be effervescent tablets

BEIJING, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Skeptics and naysayers of China's consumer spending strength faced a stark reality check as the country's annual online shopping extravaganza reached its climax Monday, demonstrating the robust consumption power of the world's second-largest economy.

E-commerce giants, including Alibaba and JD.com, reported impressive increases in revenues and user numbers during this year's extended