China's fresh stimulus measures went into effect on Friday, in line with central bank governor Pan Gongsheng's comments earlier this week, as Beijing moves quickly to boost fiscal support and economic growth.

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Doldrums continue to plague China's post-pandemic economy. Now the country's leaders are firing up a new round of plans to jump-start growth. It just might not be enough.

After months of business leaders and economists urging action, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC)—the central bank of the world’s second biggest economy—finally acquiesced, unleashing a triptych stimulus package aimed at spurring consumer spending to counter persistent deflation.

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers hailed China’s new stimulus effort as a “really welcome development” for both his nation and the global economy after meetings with counterparts in Beijing during a two-day visit.

China this week unveiled a bundle of new measures aimed at kickstarting its economy, battered by unprecedented headwinds including a property sector crisis and sluggish spending. The raft of measures are considered the boldest in years as Beijing aims to revive economic activity.

If you’ve been following the Chinese economy through 2024, you’d know the country has been unveiling stimulus announcements and policies all year. Coming in at around once-monthly, the market has consistently shrugged as the Red Dragon continues to remain near deflationary territory with consumer sentiment depressed following the world’s most