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China's economic indicators for early 2024 show a mixed outlook, with retail sales rising 4% year-on-year but urban unemployment climbing to 5.4%, the highest in two years. Despite a 5.9% increase in industrial production, the National Bureau of Statistics warns of weak domestic demand and challenges from renewed US trade tensions. Beijing aims for a 5% growth target this year, but economists express skepticism about achieving it amid ongoing pressures.
Trade tensions escalate as China imposes retaliatory tariffs on US agricultural goods, following President Trump's recent tariff hikes. The measures, affecting products like chicken, wheat, and soybeans, aim to impact Trump's voter base while allowing room for potential negotiations. As China's economy faces challenges, including sluggish consumer spending and high youth unemployment, officials set a growth target of around five percent for the year, despite concerns over the ambitious nature of this goal.
Trade tensions escalate as China's tariffs on US agricultural goods take effect in response to President Trump's recent tariff hikes. The new levies, ranging from 10 to 15 percent, target products like chicken, wheat, and soybeans, aiming to impact Trump's voter base while allowing room for negotiations. As China's economy faces challenges, including sluggish consumer spending and high youth unemployment, officials set a growth target of around five percent for the year, despite concerns over the effectiveness of fiscal support amid ongoing trade disputes.
China's central bank has maintained its medium-term lending rate at 2.0% to stabilize the yuan amid pressures following the U.S. presidential election. The People's Bank of China aims for gradual policy adjustments, with expectations of potential reserve requirement ratio cuts and a cautious approach to interest rate changes as it navigates economic challenges. The offshore yuan has depreciated over 3% since late September, prompting discussions on balancing economic revitalization with exchange rate stability.
China is poised to announce significant stimulus measures to support its struggling economy, particularly in light of potential trade tensions with the U.S. under President-elect Donald Trump. The measures, aimed at aiding local authorities and banks, come as the country faces a real estate crisis and sluggish consumption, with parliament expected to approve increased local government borrowing to revitalize the sector. Despite recent positive signs, including a rise in factory activity and exports, experts warn that relying solely on exports is insufficient for sustainable growth.
Zhiwei Zhang
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