Why China is unlikely to rescue the world economy again
By DW
15 May 2023 |
7:40 am
Beijing's huge stimulus program helped the West to recover from the 2008 financial crisis. This time, however, China's post-COVID recovery is patchy and geopolitical issues mean it is unlikely to stop a global recession.
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