The skyline of the central business district in Beijing. economy is now widely expected to grow by between 1.5 per cent to 2.5 per cent in 2020. Photo: AFP
The skyline of the central business district in Beijing. economy is now widely expected to grow by between 1.5 per cent to 2.5 per cent in 2020. Photo: AFP

China 2020 GDP forecasts left unchanged as size of Beijing stimulus disappoints

  • China’s second quarter economic performance will be crucial to full-year growth forecasts, with a negative rate still possible
  • Most economists expect further stimulus measures this year if economic output remains weak amid fallout from Covid-19

The skyline of the central business district in Beijing. economy is now widely expected to grow by between 1.5 per cent to 2.5 per cent in 2020. Photo: AFP
The skyline of the central business district in Beijing. economy is now widely expected to grow by between 1.5 per cent to 2.5 per cent in 2020. Photo: AFP
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