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The country's retail sales of consumer goods amounted to 17.17 trillion yuan during the period, data from the NBS showed.

In the first 10 months, China's online retail sales rose 17.4 percent year on year to reach about 10.38 trillion yuan, NBS data showed.

For the upcoming National Day holiday, during which robust consumption is expected, the country is strengthening market monitoring and releasing inventories to ensure the adequate supply of daily necessities.

Retail sales grew by 2.5 percent on a yearly basis last month, compared with 8.5 percent in July. On the two-year average basis, retail sales expanded by 1.5 percent in August, the bureau said.

China's consumption continued recovery momentum in July as domestic demand firmed up, official data showed Monday.