Economics
China’s Coffers Are Depleted Just as Virus Spurs Spending
- Provinces expect weaker revenue growth; higher spending needs
- Economists disagree if deficit target will exceed 3% of GDP
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China’s provinces are facing the economic fallout from the coronavirus with depleted ammunition, given they were already bracing for a deterioration in public finances before the outbreak hit.