China's GDP expanded by 3% in 2022, which was significantly less than the 8.1% growth seen in 2021 and the stated aim of 5.5%, according to the paper.
The recurrent lockdowns brought on by COVID-19 are the main cause of the slowness.
"However, it is anticipated that China's economic growth will pick up in 2023, reaching 4.8%. Despite weak external demand, local consumption and investment are anticipated to rise as a result of policy changes and government initiatives that aim to open up the entire economy starting in late 2022," the study reads.
source: un.org
The recurrent lockdowns brought on by COVID-19 are the main cause of the slowness.
"However, it is anticipated that China's economic growth will pick up in 2023, reaching 4.8%. Despite weak external demand, local consumption and investment are anticipated to rise as a result of policy changes and government initiatives that aim to open up the entire economy starting in late 2022," the study reads.
source: un.org