The NPC standing committee is set to approve a fiscal package at its meeting next week. A large proportion will likely be used to tackle local government debt, but it's unclear how much (if any) will go towards consumption-boosting measures. We don't think the additional fiscal spending will be enough to drive stronger growth in 2025, but it should prevent a significant slowdown.
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