China's GDP data will grow more reliable with time

As the economy slows, doubts will be raised over the reliability of the published GDP numbers

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  • Provincial versus national
  • Industry data discrepancies
  • Statistics in transition
  • The NBS's challenge
  • Limited NBS control
  • The economic census
  • Things can only get better
  • Extreme stress scenario

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