People's Republic of China: 2017 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the People’s Republic of China
IMF Staff Country Reports, August 8, 2017
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- Published: August 8, 2017
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781484314654.002
Growth and projections
- Growth slowed to 6.7 percent in 2016.
- Growth is projected to remain robust, at 6.7 percent, in 2017 owing to the momentum from last year’s policy support, strengthening external demand, and progress in domestic reforms.
Inflation
- Inflation rose to 2 percent in 2016.
- Inflation is expected to remain stable, at 2 percent, in 2017.
Financial sector and corporate debt
- Essential supervisory and regulatory action is being taken against financial sector risks.
- Corporate debt is growing more slowly, reflecting restructuring initiatives and overcapacity reduction.
Reform progress
- China is continuing its transition to a more sustainable growth path and advancing reforms across a wide domain.
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- Pages: 92
- Volume: 2017
- Issue: 247
- Series: Country Report No. 2017/247
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781484314654.002
- Stock No: 1CHNEA2017001
- ISBN: 9781484314654
- ISSN: 1934-7685
- Also available in Chinese
_ People’s Republic of China: 2017 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the People’s Republic of China _
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