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Beijing targets “appropriate surplus capacity” in emerging industries

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China's policymakers are fine with overcapacity – if it's in the right sector. In fact, in “emerging” sectors, Beijing is actively encouraging overcapacity. According to the macro planner's (NDRC) annual report:

"In emerging industries, we will allow appropriate surplus capacity and encourage compe...