Chinese Economy
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As China’s pillars of growth wobble, it is rethinking its whole economy
Even before the pandemic, the GDP growth had declined from a peak of 15% in the second quarter of 2007 to 6% in the first three months of 2019.
Kent Matthews, The Conversation
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China’s third quarter growth rate slows to 4.9% from 7.9% in second quarter
The slowest quarterly growth in a year came on the back of challenges like a slump in the crisis-hit property sector and shortage of electricity.
Scroll Staff
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China GDP soars by 18.3% in first quarter, records fastest growth rate ever
The economy received a boost by stronger demand at home and abroad and continued government support for smaller firms.
Scroll Staff
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As China hopes to take economic growth to the next level, trade threats could be a key challenge
China, keen on great power status, must be strategic on global risks, avoiding resentment over export-led growth while rebalancing its economy.
Stephen Roach
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China’s currency plan still on track despite global market volatility
Market 'hiccups' are painful for Western markets, but a good sign of the internationalisation of Renminbi.
Kathleen Walsh, The Conversation
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Shadow play: how China's unregulated banks feed its boom and bust economy
Shadow banking has helped fuel continued Chinese economic growth. But it could come back to bite if not brought into line.
Nafis Alam, The Conversation
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