Economists have upgraded their forecasts for China's GDP to increase 1.5% in Q2 from a year earlier. Why is it that China is able to pick up so quickly despite COVID-19?

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Lee John

18 Aug 2020

China managed to stop the spread quickly through the use of force by the government. Recovery phase can come quickly, helped by the large domestic demand.

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