China economist: GDP growth in the first quarter is expected to slow to 7.2% y/y

From Wang Jun, a senior economist with the China Center For International Economic Exchanges:

• GDP growth in the first quarter is expected to slow to 7.2% y/y
• Then slowly improving in subsequent quarters as reform measures gradually take effect
• Forecasts GDP growth possibly at 7.2% to 7.3%, with CPI at 2.5% and the PMI to slow further in March

China Securities Daily via MNI

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