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Q1 GDP Growth Expected Around 5% - Chief Economists

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China’s Q1 GDP is expected to grow around 5%, according to chief economists interviewed by Securities Daily. The economy has seen consumption, investment, and exports during Jan-Feb all perform better than the same period last year, which indicates Q1 growth of slightly over 5%, according to Chen Li, chief economist of China International Finance Securities. Zhao Wei, chief economist of Sinolink Securities believes Q2 fixed asset investment will increase as authorities step up fiscal intensity and accelerate the implementation of ultra-long-term special treasury bonds.

MNI Beijing Bureau | lewis.porylo@marketnews.com

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