World Bank Upgrades China’s 2025 Growth Outlook Amid Policy Shifts
The World Bank revises China’s 2025 GDP growth forecast upward by 0.4 points, citing policy support and export resilience.
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The World Bank revises China’s 2025 GDP growth forecast upward by 0.4 points, citing policy support and export resilience.
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