A jump in infrastructure investment can take much of the credit for the better-than-expected Q3 GDP figures. We think fiscal stimulus will result in a further ramp-up in spending next year. But China already has excellent infrastructure for its income level and, aside from providing a temporary boost to near-term growth, building lots more will mostly just result in higher government debt.
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