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Behind China's Positive Q3 GDP Figure

Gary Ng, APAC Economist, Natixis

20-Oct-23 07:30

Behind China's Positive Q3 GDP Figure

China’s latest GDP figures came in higher than expected at 4.9% in the third quarter, a sign that many are hoping means that the worst is over for the world’s second largest economy. But with beleaguered property giant Country Garden on the brink of default, how much will the real estate sector weigh down on growth? We get analysis on the Chinese economic outlook with Gary Ng of Natixis.

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Tags:  q3,  china gdp,  real estate sector,  country garden, 


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