Wed, June 26, 2024 at 01:53

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  Kang-hoon

  • Hello, Annie.

  • Today, I have some interesting news about China's economic growth forecasts for this year.

  • Economists have raised their expectations due to an anticipated improvement in exports.

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• Annie

  • Oh, that's intriguing!😊 What exactly led to this improved outlook for China's exports?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • According to a survey conducted from September 17-24, experts expect Chinese exports to grow by 4.3% year-on-year.

  • This is a significant increase from the 2.8% forecast back in May.

• Annie

  • Wow, that's quite a jump!

  • What are the main factors driving this growth?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • The primary driver is stronger overseas demand and improved competitiveness of Chinese producers.

  • For instance, China's exports grew 7.6% year-on-year in May, following a 1.5% increase in April.

• Annie

  • That's impressive!

  • But does this mean the overall economic growth forecast has also been revised?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Yes, indeed.

  • Economists have raised their forecast for China's economic growth this year to 5 percent, up from 4.9 percent in May.

• Annie

  • That's good news!

  • But are there any risks or challenges associated with this growth?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Absolutely.

  • While the export performance is strong, there are risks such as increasing trade barriers from the U.S. and Europe.

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  • Additionally, domestic demand remains weak, which could pose challenges.

• Annie

  • I see.

  • So, how are consumer and producer prices expected to behave this year?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Experts expect China's consumer prices to rise just 0.6% this year, while producer prices are anticipated to fall by 1%.

  • This indicates a subdued inflation environment.

• Annie

  • Interesting.

  • What about the People's Bank of China's policies?

  • Any changes expected there?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Yes, initially, experts expected the People's Bank of China to cut its reserve requirement ratio (RRR) in the second quarter to boost liquidity.

  • However, this has been pushed back to the third quarter.

• Annie

  • Got it.

  • So, overall, would you say this news is a positive development for China's economy?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Yes, I would say it's a positive development.

  • The improved export outlook and the raised economic growth forecast indicate that China is on a path to recovery, despite some challenges.

  • This should be seen as a favorable sign for investors.

• Annie

  • Thank you, Kang-hoon.

  • This was very insightful!😊

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • You're welcome, Annie.

  • I'm glad I could help clarify the news for you.

  • Upon comprehensive consideration, this news is perceived as a 😍Bullish.