📊 China is ramping up its fiscal strategy with plans to raise its deficit-to-GDP ratio to 4% by 2025, according to a newly released government work report. ANZ’s Greater China Chief Economist Raymond Yeung calls the move a ‘proactive policy push’ designed to harness the country’s economic momentum. 🚀
‘A 4% deficit signals confidence in China’s ability to drive sustainable growth through targeted investments and reforms,’ Yeung told CGTN reporter Wang Tianyu. He emphasized the strategy’s focus on long-term stability over short-term gains.
Experts suggest the move could unlock funding for tech innovation, green energy, and infrastructure—key sectors aligning with China’s ‘high-quality development’ goals. For young professionals and entrepreneurs, this signals opportunities in emerging markets across Asia. 💡
What’s next? Analysts predict closer scrutiny of how funds are allocated, especially as global markets eye China’s post-pandemic recovery. Stay tuned for updates! 🌏
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4% fiscal deficit signals proactive policy support: ANZ's economist
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