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China’s economy expanded by 7.5 per cent in the second quarter, accelerating slightly from the first quarter and improving the government’s chances of realising its target of 7.5 per cent growth for the full year.
The figure, which exceeded consensus estimates of 7.4 per cent, show that the government’s “mini-stimulus” measures have gained some purchase.