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Top Stories of the Month: The Consumption Conundrum Dividing China’s Economists

Published: Jul. 31, 2025  5:44 p.m.  GMT+8
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In Depth: The Consumption Conundrum Dividing China’s Economists

Influential voices say the country needs another massive infrastructure push to bolster growth, arguing consumption is already strong. Others warn this is a delusion and that boosting household income is the only way forward

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