China’s slowing economy is waiting for more stimulus. Here’s how the country plans to boost growth

China’s slowing economy is waiting for more stimulus. Here’s how the country plans to boost growth


Key Points
  • China’s slowing economy is still waiting for the promised government support to kick in.
  • Senior economic and finance officials have told reporters in the last two weeks that fiscal support is in the works, and the issuance of ultra-long bonds to spur consumption would exceed last year’s.
  • Stimulus will begin to take effect this year, but it will likely take time to see a significant impact, Mi Yang, head of research for north China at property consultancy JLL, told reporters in Beijing last week.



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