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Stimulus package wins praise
[ 2008-11-11 14:02 ]

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The massive stimulus package announced by China over the weekend to counter the effects of a global slowdown drew praise from world leaders and economists, and sent stocks rising around the world.

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said the package was good news for his nation.

"I regard that as very good news for this economy, very good news for the regional economy, very good news for the global economy, and it is certainly consistent with many discussions that the treasurer and myself have had with various Chinese counterparts in recent weeks," he said.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown also welcomed China's move and said he looked forward to discussions at a Washington meeting this weekend of leaders from the Group of 20 (G20) major economies, which President Hu Jintao is due to attend.

The move could benefit other nations gripped in the global financial crisis, David McCormick, the US Treasury Department's undersecretary for international affairs, told reporters in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Sunday.

McCormick was attending the annual meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of the G20 developed countries and emerging economies.

Brazilian Finance Minister Guido Mantega, who chaired the Sao Paulo meeting, said China has taken "the lead" to avoid an economic slowdown amid international financial turmoil.

He said China's plan is an "anti-cyclic" policy to avoid the shrinking of the economy.

The mainland and other Asian stock markets gained strongly yesterday in response to the stimulus package.

Shanghai's benchmark index spiked more than 7 percent, as investors welcomed the 4-trillion yuan($586 billion) stimulus plan aimed at boosting domestic demand.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gained 501.20 points, or 3.5 percent, though it ended well off its highs.

Markets in Japan, India, Australia and South Korea as well as in Europe and the US joined the region's advance.

The State Council, or the Cabinet, said on Sunday that it would increase spending in 10 sectors, including housing, rural infrastructure, railways, highways and airports.

The news lifted sagging oil prices on the hopes that it would stimulate energy demand. Oil rose $2.69 to $63.70 a barrel in Asian trading on the New York Mercantile exchange.

But some economists noted the size of the stimulus may be smaller than advertised. Then there is the question of how much is actual new spending.

"The stimulus package is big, but it's actually a combination of a lot of things that have already been announced," said Ken Peng, a Citigroup economist in Shanghai.

The plan includes projects already under way, including reconstruction from the devastating May earthquake in Sichuan, said Sherman Chan, an economist for Moody's Economy.com.

Questions:

1. What percent did Shanghai’s benchmark index increase (spike) by after hearing the news?

2. Name three of the 10 sectors the State Council said it would increase spending in?

3. How much has the Chinese government promised to spend in the stimulus package?

Answers:

1. It rose by more 7%.

2. housing, rural infrastructure, railways, highways and airports.

3. $586 billion.

(英語點津 Helen 編輯)

Stimulus package wins praise

Stimulus package wins praiseDylan Quinnell is a freelance journalist and photographer from New Zealand who has worked in TV, print, film and online. With a strong interest in international affairs, he has worked in Denmark, Indonesia and Australia, covering issues like the EU, indigenous people and deforestation. Dylan is in Beijing on an Asia New Zealand grant working as a copy editor for the English news department.

 
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