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The Hidden Policies That Power China’s Export Boom

New York Times6 October 2026, 04:00 UTCPeople's Republic of China

Huge tax breaks and a weak currency sustain exports, widen the government budget deficit and complicate the country’s efforts to rebalance its economy.

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