As the fifth installment in an ongoing series that explores the 11 major economic sectors in China, this piece provides an in-depth look at the key stats, notable companies, and thematic tailwinds that characterize China's Consumer Staples sector, tracked by the Global X MSCI China Consumer Staples ETF (CHIS).
Background
Since the 1980s, China's population dramatically shifted from a largely rural, agrarian society, to one defined by middle class city dwellers. The profound effects of this shift continue to impact China's economy today, as citizens' rising wages drive the formation of new consumption habits to