Skip to content
Sign In Subscribe
The Economist — World — China economy — Economy — Investment — Inflation

China’s economic recovery is spluttering. The prognosis is not good

China's economic recovery is spluttering due to the property sector's recent weakness and may become an enduring malaise. Chinese leaders may repeat Japan's mistake of directing stimulus to investment rather than towards handouts.

1 min read
  • China's economy is not rebounding as expected after the abandonment of the zero-covid policy.
  • Economic indicators have risen less rapidly than expected.
  • The property sector is the main culprit of the recent weakness.
  • The property bust may become an enduring malaise.
  • China may repeat Japan's mistake of directing stimulus to investment rather than towards handouts.
China’s economic recovery is spluttering. The prognosis is not good
There are lessons from Japan’s long stagnation | Leaders
The Economist

More in World

More from The Economist

Latest