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China is distorting its stockmarket by trying to prop it up (economist.com)
20 points by 2OEH8eoCRo0 15 days ago | hide | past | favorite | 3 comments



Let's be honest --- everything in China is subject to heavy handed government influence. There is very little real independence.

Don't take my word for it --- just ask Jack Ma.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planned_economy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five-year_plans_of_China

They've got to prop it up while rich/important people get their money out. Plus, they need to look like something to invest in as Westerners flee because they're stealing their money.


Paywalled



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