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Beijing withholds youth jobless data, raising concerns about China’s economic recovery

China's July youth unemployment rate was due to be out on Aug 15, but the release was suspended at the last minute. PHOTO: AFP
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BEIJING – China’s recent moves to withhold economic data have raised concerns about the country’s fragile recovery since the easing of anti-Covid-19 measures in late 2022.

But analysts say that holding back such data, while aimed at maintaining social stability, is likely to further dampen growth.

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