Bank deposits held by Chinese households have soared over the past year. But that mostly reflects a shift out of riskier assets rather than a surge in savings. In fact, our calculations show that household wealth declined in 2022 for the first time in at least two decades. This suggests that once the initial reopening rebound has happened, we shouldn’t expect a further surge in consumer spending.
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