China's economy seen growing slowest since 1990 due to virus

Tue, Feb 25, 2020 - 3:51 PM

The outbreak of the coronavirus and China's efforts to stop its spread mean the economy will grow slower this quarter than first thought, with the median forecast now for growth to be the weakest in 30 years.

PHOTO: BLOOMBERG

[BEIJING] The outbreak of the coronavirus and China's efforts to stop its spread mean the economy will grow slower this quarter than first thought, with the median forecast now for growth to be the weakest in 30 years.

China's gross domestic product will grow 4 per cent in the first...

To continue reading

for full content

if you are a subscriber

Get our introductory offer at only

$0 .99*/month

Cancel anytime

*$0.99/month for first 3 months

$29.90/month for the next 9 months

Need help?

CALL +65 6388 3838 EMAIL btocs@sph.com.sg

OPERATING HOURS (+8 GMT) MON-FRI: 8:30AM-5:30PM

Register to read this article. Log in if you are already a subscriber. Register to read this article. Log in if you are already a subscriber. Please log in or subscribe to continue reading.