How China’s 25 Trillion-Yuan Infrastructure Plan Could Offset Weaknesses

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 08 October 2026, 03:33 UTC 1 min read

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Oct 8th, 2026 How China’s 25 Trillion-Yuan Infrastructure Plan Could Offset Weaknesses BofA Global Research Chief Greater China Economist Helen Qiao estimates China's 25 trillion-yuan infrastructure investment plan could generate 5 trillion yuan of economic activity annually, helping offset ongoing property and infrastructure weakness.

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How China’s 25 Trillion-Yuan Infrastructure Plan Could Offset Weaknesses

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