China rolls out new stimulus measures as Covid pressures economy

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BEIJING - China rolled out a broad package of measures to support businesses and stimulate demand as it seeks to offsetThe 33-point package includes 140 billion yuan in additional tax rebates and 30

0 billion yuan in railway construction bonds, Xinhua News Agency reported, citing a decision from a meeting of China's State Council, the cabinet, chaired by Premier Li Keqiang.

causes major disruption to business activity. Many economists expect the government won't meet its annual GDP growth target of about 5.5 per cent this year, with UBS Group AG the latest to downgrade its projection to just 3 per cent. The State Council said the policies are intended to"stabilise" the economy and get it back onto its normal track. The authorities will improve policies to help supply chains function, ensure domestic cargo transport runs smoothly and increase the number of domestic and international flights, it said.

 

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