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Xi wants China to boost demand. Why isn’t it working?

Financial Times · Jun 19, 2026, 3:12 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Activity is sputtering midway through 2026, undercutting efforts to galvanise the economy

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Xi wants China to boost demand. Why isn’t it working?

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