Remote Orders Spike Ahead of Chinese New Year: Customers in Lower-Tier Cities Sho ⦠by Kelly Dawson With a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, many Chinese are preparing to stay in the cities where they work during the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday. For residents of cities in the northeast of China, Henan, Shandong and Sichuan, JD's ongoing expansion into lower-tier markets has made it possible to express their affection for loved ones via 'remote orders' of special treats and gifts sent to other cities. Across all regions, remote orders such as rice, noodles and cooking oil increased by 30-50% YOY, which may be attributed to a desire to ensure loved ones are well fed and safe during a time when many families are separated.