At first glance, today’s GDP data might suggest China is overheating. However, the acceleration in y/y growth in Q1 was entirely due to weakness a year ago. Growth has continued to slow in q/q terms and the economy is now expanding at an unremarkable pace. Price pressures too seem to be easing. While we expect policy tightening over the coming quarter, there is no need for dramatic measures.
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