| Abstract: | TO THE POINT: The Chinese economy maintained stable and relatively fast growth in 2008 with eased inflation. Its GDP grew 9 percent last year, the first single-digit growth since 2002, and accounted for 20 percent of the global economy. Economists hope that the latest rescue measures adopted by the Central Government could boost the country's economic performance in 2009. Inflation was brought under control as the consumer price index grew a satisfactory 1.2 percent in December year on year. The urban regis... |
