Chinese Economist Censored After Criticism of GDP Growth Estimates

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1 year ago

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A prominent Chinese economist has faced censorship due to his critical views on China’s economic growth, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
Gao Shanwen, chief economist at SDIC Securities, has publicly questioned the accuracy of China’s GDP reports, suggesting they may be inflated by several percentage points.
China's economy has struggled since late 2022, with issues including high youth unemployment and a real estate crisis.
Despite holding onto his position, Gao has been prohibited from making public statements following his remarks at a recent event.
China's GDP growth was reported at 3% in 2022, with Gao estimating the actual growth could be closer to 2%.

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