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The video discusses China's economic situation, highlighting a contraction and the slowest growth in two decades. It covers both positive indicators, like expanding new and export orders, and challenges, such as declining employment and falling property prices. The discussion includes potential policy responses and the impact of current economic conditions on social stability.

What was the main focus of the mini-targeted stimulus initiated by Chinese policymakers?

• To boost foreign investments

• To reduce inflation

• To increase exports

• To stabilize the economy

What is the significance of the 7.3% growth figure mentioned in the transcript?

• It indicates the highest growth in a decade

• It marks a recovery from the previous year

• It shows the slowest growth in over two decades

• It represents a stable economic period

What is one of the positive trends mentioned in the second section despite the economic slowdown?

• Rising property prices

• Higher consumer spending

• Increasing employment rates

• Expanding new and export orders

What has been the trend in mortgage transactions since the PBOC made it easier to get a second home?

• They have been consistently high

• They have fluctuated unpredictably

• They have remained stable

• They have decreased significantly

What is the uncertainty discussed in the final section regarding policy measures?

• The role of international trade agreements

• The effectiveness of past policies

• The impact of existing measures

• Whether new measures will be introduced