Role of China in global slowdown bigger than thought, says IMF
Country's share of global imports rose from 3% in 2000 to about 10% in 2015
Add BT as a preferred source
DeeperDive is a beta AI feature. Refer to full articles for the facts.
Tokyo
CHINA'S "rebalancing" has been a much bigger factor behind the prolonged weakness in the global economy than has been generally realised, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday in a report casting fresh light on the globally important role of the world's second largest economy.
The new analysis contained in the IMF's latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) - parts of which were released in advance of the full report - comes as policymakers prepare to debate the global slowdown during next week's annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank in Washington.
Share with us your feedback on BT's products and services
TRENDING NOW
Vietnam formalises new state leadership, redefining ‘four pillars’ power balance
‘Largest Singapore commercial S-Reit proxy’: analysts say buy CICT shares after Paragon acquisition
From 1MDB to ‘corporate mafia’: Is Malaysia facing a new governance test?
Why where you park your joint venture matters: Lessons from a US$689 million shareholder dispute
