Official GDP growth beat expectations last quarter and in q/q terms was the strongest since late 2020. But we are sceptical that this reflects the reality on the ground – our China Activity Proxy suggests output was largely stagnant last quarter. With the property sector still struggling and virus disruptions becoming more frequent, economic momentum is likely to remain weak throughout much of this year.
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