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news Scmp World 2026-05-21

Former Mayor Urges China to Address Record Trade Surplus with Policy Reforms

Former Chongqing Mayor Huang Qifan called for a coordinated policy package including currency appreciation and tariff cuts to rebalance China's record $1.2 trillion trade surplus. He described the surplus as 'shocking'.

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