China's First Quarter GDP Growth Exceeds Forecasts
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China's first-quarter GDP growth of 5.3% surpassed expectations, offering relief to officials aiming to meet a 2024 GDP growth target of around 5%. The economy's momentum appears stable, but challenges remain, including a protracted property downturn, mounting local government debts, and weak private-sector spending. Industrial output and retail sales showed slowing momentum, while the government is relying on infrastructure work to boost the economy. The People's Bank of China has pledged to provide policy support, and analysts anticipate further reductions in banks' reserve requirement ratio and interest rates.
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