Restocked in Most Areas: M5 MacBook Air 16GB+512GB Starting at RMB 6,119 After JD.com (京东) National Subsidy

Price and availability

It has been reported that JD.com (京东) has restocked the M5 MacBook Air 16GB+512GB models in multiple colors across most regions, with post-national-subsidy prices starting at RMB 6,119. The M5 MacBook Air’s official starting price is RMB 8,499; buyers are eligible for a national subsidy of 15% (capped at RMB 1,500) and an education discount starting at RMB 800. Reportedly these offers can be stacked with trade‑in promotions worth up to RMB 1,000, further lowering the out‑of‑pocket cost.

Specs and features

The refreshed MacBook Air line centers on Apple’s M5 chip and introduces the Apple N1 wireless chip, bringing support for Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 6 and Thread networking. The 13‑inch model weighs 1.23 kg and uses a 13.6‑inch 2560×1664 60Hz panel; the larger machine weighs 1.51 kg with a 15.3‑inch 2880×1864 60Hz display. These are the key upgrades buyers should weigh against previous Intel‑ and M‑series generations.

Market context

Who benefits from the discounts? Chinese consumers, clearly — Apple remains highly dependent on mainland demand, and local subsidy and retail campaigns can materially cut prices. Amid broader U.S.–China tech tensions and shifting supply‑chain dynamics, vendors in China are using subsidies, education deals and trade‑in offers to stimulate sales and clear inventory. For shoppers, the combined incentives make the M5 MacBook Air a more attainable option; for observers, the episode underscores how domestic policy and platform promotions shape device economics in China.