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People in China are spending nearly as much of their income as Americans on healthcare
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01 THE MACHINE READ
WHY IT MATTERS.
Higher healthcare spending could lift Chinese consumption, supporting domestic demand and equities.
IMF sees healthcare as China consumption lever
CATALYST TO WATCH
Chinese fiscal policy announcements
MAIN RISK
Weak follow-through on government spending
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Increasing government spending on healthcare could help boost consumption in China, the International Monetary Fund said.
02 THE STORY SO FAR
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03 WHO'S INVOLVED
ENTITIES ON FILE.
CONTEXTChina
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CONTEXTHealthcare
04 RECEIPTS
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