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China’s economy grew 18.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2021, but it looks like its COVID-19 rebound is levelling off – ABC News
The world’s second-largest economy jumped by nearly 20 per cent in the first quarter of 2021 after experiencing its deepest contraction in decades during the coronavirus…
China’s economy has bounced back after last year’s deep coronavirus slump, propelled by stronger demand at home and abroad and continued government support for smaller firms.
Key points:
- Analysts say China’s growth will return to modest levels through the rest of the year
- Manufacturing and consumer activity has returned to pre-coronavirus levels
- Exports have led the country’s economic recovery
But the brisk expansion, heavily skewed by the plunge in activity a year earlier, is expected to moderate…
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