Ultra-low China CPI alters domestic and world dynamics

Persistent low inflation in China poses both domestic and global challenges

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  • Underlying causes of the deflationary environment
  • Domestic demand
  • Ageing
  • Oversupply
  • Discounts
  • Limited stimulus, certainly by historical standards
  • Global power balance, especially US/China

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