An overview and downloadable summary (below) of some key economic and regulatory headlines for April.
- Inflation remains relatively subdued - for now at least
- Property prices rising at a record pace
- First monthly trade deficit since 2006 - renminbi appreciation soon?
- Fiscal policy still 'proactive' though focus has changed
- Unofficial local government debt a growing concern
- CIC increasing investments at home and abroad
- Stock index futures launched
- Foreign banks allowed to underwrite corporate bonds
- China's weight in the World Bank increases
Our thanks as always to Peter Mumford and his team at the UK Embassy in Beijing.
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