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Expert Calls for Pension Hike in Beijing to Counter Economic Slowdown

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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Liu Shijin proposed that raising pensions in Beijing could help boost consumer demand. This suggestion comes amid warnings from economists that the Chinese economy is facing serious challenges. Li Daokui, a professor at Tsinghua University, stated that the country's economy was 'running too cold.'

From smh.com.au

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The proposal addresses a context where youth unemployment reached 18.9 per cent in August, and domestic sales of cars and housing had seen significant declines during the first half of the year. The expert suggests that high-tech sectors alone cannot sustain the larger economy.

China has been strategically shifting toward a demand-driven growth model to bolster consumption.

From smh.com.au

Who's involved

  • Liu ShijinProposed increasing pension payouts to stimulate consumer demand.
  • ChinaThe nation facing a deflationary spiral and high youth unemployment.
  • Tsinghua UniversityHome to the expert who warned about the state of the economy.

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