China’s first contraction in outstanding loans since 2005 has crystallized worries about a deepening downturn for the world’s second-largest economy.Instead of putting money to work, households and ...

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The country could see its potential economic output halved by mid-century amid a flagging birthrate and aging workforce.

Fire the economists. Sue the Fed chair. Meddle in private businesses. Consider suspending economic reports. Demand fealty. Take over police in the capital. Tell everyone it’s for their own good.

New yuan loans fell in July, sending yet another sign of weak demand in the Chinese economy despite Beijing’s efforts to ...