China’s economy: What next for the Asian powerhouse?
By DW
01 December 2021 |
10:16 am
China's post-COVID recovery has been hurt by Beijing's crackdown on real estate and tech giants. Strong exports have, until now, saved the economy but what happens when global demand for Chinese goods slows?
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