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Can China鈥檚 New Stimulus Efforts Revive Its Economy?

China continues to say it'll implement bold measures to revive its economy - but there's very little detail about what exactly they'll be.

China says it's introducing a range of bold policies aimed at reviving its economic growth, including measures to strengthen capital markets and stabilise the real estate sector. But detail is thin on the ground - and that's having an effect on global markets.

Ed Butler hears from the World Bank as its latest report shines a light on the 26 poorest countries in the world, highlighting the severe challenges they face, from poverty to limited access to essential services.

Plus there are tributes to Lilly Ledbetter - a trailblazer for equal pay in the US, with President Biden saying she never stopped fighting for all Americans to be paid what they deserve.

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Mon 14 Oct 2024 22:32GMT

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  • Mon 14 Oct 2024 21:32GMT
  • Mon 14 Oct 2024 22:32GMT