China hits 5% growth target, but critics question data accuracy as households continue to struggle

'It seems dubious that China precisely hit its growth target for 2024 at a time when the economy continues to face tepid domestic demand, persistent deflationary pressures, and flailing property and equity markets,' said Eswar Prasad, a former China director at the IMF

China hits 5% growth target, but critics question data accuracy as households continue to struggle
'It seems dubious that China precisely hit its growth target for 2024 at a time when the economy continues to face tepid domestic demand, persistent deflationary pressures, and flailing property and equity markets,' said Eswar Prasad, a former China director at the IMF