In the media | 20 Mar 2024
CNBC: Economist explains Chinese central bank’s caution over monetary policy
Louise Loo, China Lead Economist at Oxford Economics, joins CNBC to discuss the cautious approach of the Chinese central bank towards monetary policy.
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