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Official targets point to low expectations for 2019

The economic targets for 2019 that have been leaked this week signal official acknowledgement that China’s growth is slowing. Nonetheless, the low target for the fiscal deficit suggests that policymakers are still reluctant to launch major stimulus. A strong economic rebound this year is unlikely.

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