The mood turns dark in China as the economy sinks
China’s citizens are used to an economy that keeps on growing and living standards that rose with it. Now they’re losing hope as they see their personal fortunes shrink.
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China’s citizens are used to an economy that keeps on growing and living standards that rose with it. Now they’re losing hope as they see their personal fortunes shrink.
China’s citizens are used to an economy that keeps on growing and living standards that rose with it. Now they’re losing hope as they see their personal fortunes shrink.
When their government abruptly ended its harsh Covid measures in December, many Chinese expected a robust rebound from pent-up demand.
Consumers and business owners say they feel paralyzed by despair, and their reluctance to spend and borrow is feeding what could become a dangerous cycle.