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Should Anyone be Surprised by the Weakness in Chinese GDP Growth, and What Role Will China Play in the Russian-Ukraine War?

Should Anyone be Surprised by the Weakness in Chinese GDP Growth, and What Role Will China Play in the Russian-Ukraine War?

Former JPMorgan Chase Global Chief Economist, and Ph.D in Economics

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Apr 19, 2022
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Should Anyone be Surprised by the Weakness in Chinese GDP Growth, and What Role Will China Play in the Russian-Ukraine War?
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The short answer to the first question is no!

While the details of Chinese Real GDP figures were once surrounded by as much mystery as China’s “Forbidden City,” more details around the number have become available over time. In January and February 2022 the economy enjoyed healthy growth, March was weak due to Covid-related closures.  Some estimates …

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