China’s economy grew by 8.1 per cent in 2021, according to new figures released on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
China’s economy grew by 8.1 per cent in 2021, according to new figures released on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
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China GDP: economic slowdown underlined in fourth quarter, but 2021 beat growth target

  • China’s economic growth rate rose by 4 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2021, bringing full-year growth to 8.1 per cent.
  • The People’s Bank of China also cut its two major policy rates by 10 basis points, further evidence of Beijing’s intention to stabilise the growth in 2022

Orange WangAndrew MullenFrank Tang
Orange Wang Andrew Mullen and Frank Tang in Beijing

Updated: 5:17pm, 17 Jan, 2022

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China’s economy grew by 8.1 per cent in 2021, according to new figures released on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
China’s economy grew by 8.1 per cent in 2021, according to new figures released on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
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