How Bad Is China’s Economy? The Data Needed to Answer Is Vanishing

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In all, Chinese officials have stopped publishing hundreds of data points once used by researchers and investors, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis.
In most cases, Chinese authorities haven’t given any reason for ending or withholding data. But the missing numbers have come as the world’s second biggest economy has stumbled under the weight of excessive debt, a crumbling real-estate market and other troubles—spurring heavy-handed efforts by authorities to control the narrative.

https://archive.ph/BXAed#selection-2041.0-2049.157

[Jim Blue]

41 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

I am sure the anti Trumpers here are on the cartels side.

Wonder if they are going to say " please sir can we have our money back...we need it " and what happens next ?

[SunnyinBangrak]

43 minutes ago, placeholder said:

In all, Chinese officials have stopped publishing hundreds of data points once used by researchers and investors, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis.
In most cases, Chinese authorities haven’t given any reason for ending or withholding data. But the missing numbers have come as the world’s second biggest economy has stumbled under the weight of excessive debt, a crumbling real-estate market and other troubles—spurring heavy-handed efforts by authorities to control the narrative.

https://archive.ph/BXAed#selection-2041.0-2049.157

They are absolutely rooted by Donald John Trump's magnificent and beautiful tariffs. The biggest and most beautiful tariffs ever.

#winning

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Just now, SunnyinBangrak said:

They are absolutely rooted by Donald John Trump's magnificent and beautiful tariffs. The biggest and most beautiful tariffs ever.

#winning

Because the harm only goes one way? Let's see how Americans feel about this in a couple of months.

[Cameroni]

1 hour ago, placeholder said:

In all, Chinese officials have stopped publishing hundreds of data points once used by researchers and investors, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis.
In most cases, Chinese authorities haven’t given any reason for ending or withholding data. But the missing numbers have come as the world’s second biggest economy has stumbled under the weight of excessive debt, a crumbling real-estate market and other troubles—spurring heavy-handed efforts by authorities to control the narrative.

 

You're coming round to reality. Bravo! Of course this is still a lot better than simply LYING about GPD figures as China admitted doing in the past. 

 

But it's obvious why the data is disappearing mysteriously, don't you think?

[Patong2021]

China's veneer of wealth could disappear, but the Chinese steadfastness will remain. Westerners have a difficult time understanding the mainland Chinese mentality or value system. They are a tough people used to hardship and capable of  enduring  pain  for the benefit of their families and future generations. As long as there is food, even if basic, and a clear statement of a national goal and direction, the Chinese people will not falter. They will remain united when faced with an external threat. One need only watch some of the more popular Chinese dramas and comedies. The scripts always emphasize a need for the Chinese to stick together and to help each other. They are like a colony of army ants who ill sacrifice their all for the benefit of the pupae and Queen. That is why GDP data and other financial indicators that the west relies on, are not reliable indicators of  the Chinese  sentiment.

[Screaming]

55 minutes ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

They are absolutely rooted by Donald John Trump's magnificent and beautiful tariffs. The biggest and most beautiful tariffs ever.

#winning

So very true Sunny and Winnie will soon come crying to President Trump with an offer to balance the trade issue.

[Cryingdick]

3 hours ago, placeholder said:

Because the harm only goes one way? Let's see how Americans feel about this in a couple of months.

You have to be insane if you think this doesn't also hurt the Chinese and probably much more than it does the USA.