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China's ex-mayor urges yuan appreciation to curb trade surplus

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Former Chongqing mayor Huang Qifan has called for coordinated policies to address China's significant trade surplus, which he described as "shocking." He proposed measures such as a gradual yuan appreciation of 15-20% over the next decade, alongside tariff reductions and increased labor benefits. Huang believes these actions are necessary to rebalance trade, boost imports, and support China's long-term growth objectives. AI

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China's ex-mayor urges yuan appreciation to curb trade surplus

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Carol Yang ·

    With China poised for record trade surplus, former Chongqing mayor calls for action

    China needs a coordinated policy package of currency appreciation, tariff cuts and elevated labour benefits to rebalance its massive trade surplus, outspoken former Chongqing mayor Huang Qifan said on Tuesday. Speaking at this year’s Tsinghua PBCSF Global Finance Forum in Chengdu…

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