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Policymakers signal multi-pronged approach to boosting consumption

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Policymakers are pursuing a three-track approach to boosting consumption.
Thursday’s 4th Plenum communique committed to “vigorously” boosting consumption – but how are officials planning to do it?
First, short-term stimulus.

The communique promised to “implement targeted measures to boost consumpti...