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Keeping the energy flowing

09 February 2012

Acupressure is the art of restoring energy flows by massaging pressure points in the body. Beijing’s current economic policy appears similar. The pressure points it is focused on include the property sector, the banking system and local government debts, and in all three of these key areas recent signs are showing a clear intent to ensure that energy keeps flowing.

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