Two Charts to Explain the Current State of the Chinese Economy
by Nicholas Borst | October 18th, 2012 | 11:04 amThe third quarter GDP number for China was released today, showing a decline in growth to 7.4 percent (compared to 9.1 percent a year ago). Instead of a long post reiterating all the factors at play, sometimes a chart or two can sum things up succinctly.
Here are the two most important graphs for understanding the slowdown.
Real Estate Investment (percent growth YoY):

Exports to Europe (percent growth YoY):
The crackdown on the residential real estate market and the ongoing crisis in Europe continue to restrain economic growth in China.


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分析的很透彻,很欣赏你的看法,学习了。
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