The world's second-largest economy has continued to face headwinds since the end of Beijing's strict pandemic-era measures in late 2022, including a real estate crunch, tepid consumer confidence and high youth unemployment. Many economists, including former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, have cast doubt on the accuracy of China's growth figures. However, publicly questioning these numbers remains risky, as critics of Xi's policies often face investigations, detention or censorship.
fredag 10. januar 2025
China Silences Top Economist Over Unflattering Analysis
Atop Chinese economist has been censored after his candid remarks about China's lackluster economic growth, The Wall Street Journal reported. Newsweek has contacted China's Foreign Ministry for comment via email.
The world's second-largest economy has continued to face headwinds since the end of Beijing's strict pandemic-era measures in late 2022, including a real estate crunch, tepid consumer confidence and high youth unemployment. Many economists, including former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, have cast doubt on the accuracy of China's growth figures. However, publicly questioning these numbers remains risky, as critics of Xi's policies often face investigations, detention or censorship.
The world's second-largest economy has continued to face headwinds since the end of Beijing's strict pandemic-era measures in late 2022, including a real estate crunch, tepid consumer confidence and high youth unemployment. Many economists, including former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, have cast doubt on the accuracy of China's growth figures. However, publicly questioning these numbers remains risky, as critics of Xi's policies often face investigations, detention or censorship.
