Closer Look: Pursuing a Less Exciting Stimulus

Every recent step taken by the nation's top economic planner has been closely watched, as reports from various investment firms and research institutions discuss possible policy reactions to the cooling economy.

Expectation for further monetary easing has grown as a result of each policy announcement. Industries ranging from railways to banking to medical care have declared a more encouraging attitude towards private investors. The National Reform and Development Commission (NDRC) has approved a series of large investment projects such as steel factories and airport construction.