The article paints a bleak picture of the Chinese economy, with tourism data during the Dragon Boat Festival pointing to weak economic recovery. The S&P Global cutting its 2023 GDP growth forecast for China to 5.2% from 5.5% previously is a sign that the post-COVID recovery is faltering. Artificial intelligence stocks have also slumped, indicating that the tech sector is not immune to the economic slowdown.
However, there are some positives to be taken from the situation. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index edged up 0.1%, and tech giants listed in Hong Kong edged up 0.3%. Oil was slightly higher on Monday as an abortive weekend mutiny by Russian mercenaries raised questions about crude supply.
Overall, it is clear that the Chinese economy is struggling to recover from the pandemic. It is likely that the Chinese government will need to step in with more stimulus measures in order to jump-start the economy. However, it is also possible that the Chinese economy could be resilient enough to weather the storm without any additional government intervention. Only time will tell.
What measures can China take to stimulate its economy and ensure a strong post-COVID recovery?
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