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China Communist Party magazine calls for crackdown on price wars

  • Last week, the People's Daily published an editorial condemning 'involution' in competition, followed by Xi Jinping-led meeting pledging to curb low-price, disorderly rivalry.
  • Economists have warned that high state-guided investment and weak domestic demand lead to a deflationary spiral from aggressive price cuts by Chinese businesses.
  • The People's Daily editorial and Qiushi journal highlight that price wars harm wages, tax revenue, and cause social resource waste, risking long-term growth.
  • In response to price war concerns, China’s leadership pledges to curb aggressive competition, aiming to stabilize industries and prevent factory closures and wage declines.
  • Analysts expect China to announce measures in the coming months as the government pledges to curb price wars to stabilize the economy.
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Reuters broke the news in United Kingdom on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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