The MasterCard International revealed recently the latest MasterIndex of Consumer Confidence Survey. The biannual survey shows that more than 80 per cent of Chinese consumers continue to be highly optimistic. Their sentiment indexes on quality of life, economy and regular income reached 93.8, 92.6 and 92.4 respectively, remaining at record high.

The MasterIndex shows that 82.3 per cent of the consumers on the Chinese mainland continue to be highly optimistic. Their sentiments on employment reached 78.9, though lower, but also near record high. And there appeared to be a slight improvement in sentiments towards the stock market, rising to 53.9 from the first half of last year's 50.1.

The latest MasterIndex survey involved 5,404 consumers across 13 key Asia/Pacific markets. Five variables were measured: employment, economy, regular income, stock market and quality of life. MasterIndex respondents were asked about their sentiments on these five variables for the next six months.

MasterCard International is a leading global payments solutions provider, serving financial institutions, consumers and businesses in over 210 countries and regions.

By People's Daily Online