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Why China's economy is the weakest it has been in nearly 30 years

A general view of Kwai Tsing Container Terminals for transporting shipping containers in Hong Kong, China July 25, 2018. REUTERS/Bobby Yip - RC17846E68A0

China has already slashed RRR six times since early 2018 to free up more funds for lending. Image: REUTERS/Bobby Yip

Kevin Yao
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