How technology is transforming lives of youngsters

Online secondary trading facilitates green consumption

More and more youths, especially those born in 1990s, choose secondary trading to cut expenditure while enjoying quality life.

China's largest sharing economy platform Xianyu has more than 200 million users at present, and 52 percent of them are born in 1990s, according to the data provided by Xianyu. The data also showed that 50 million users find goods on Xianyu each month, and most of them are 20 something.

"I am used to buying cosmetics and handbags at platforms selling second-hand goods. People have their thoughts about second-hand goods. If I want to buy some expensive goods in a cheaper price, the second-hand goods are great choices. For example, a branded lipstick may cost more than 300 yuan ($45.8) at a shope, but if I can find a trustworthy seller on a second-hand platform, I can own one for 50 yuan," said Xiaoman, who was born between 1995 and 2000.

Xiaoman has bought cosmetics, bags and cloths on second-hand platform. She said she doesn't mind that the goods were used by someone else, and it is buying fake goods that bothered her much.