CHINA-ECONOMY: CHINA'S NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS FAILS TO PUBLISH ECONOMIC INDICATORS FOR FIRST TIME IN DECADES
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China delayed the release of third-quarter GDP figures and a number of other economic
indicators, originally scheduled for October 18, according to an updated calendar published by
the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on October 17 afternoon. The NBS hasn’t given any
reason or published a new release date. (Comment: This is the first time in decades that publication of these statistics has been delayed.
Chinese analysts say it could be because of the ongoing 20th Party Congress. It is, however,
more likely that the figures could dampen the enthusiasm surrounding the 'achievements'
claimed at the Congress.)
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