It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the document.

At the same time, it is noted that last year the Chinese economy grew by 3%, which is “well below the 8.1% growth shown in 2021 and the official goal of 5.5%.”

The report cited repeated lockdowns due to COVID-19 as the main reason for the slowdown.

“However, China’s economic growth is projected to accelerate to 4.8% in 2023,” the document says.

Earlier, URA.RU, citing the Department of Information and Internal Policy of the Kurgan Region, reported that over the ten months of last year, the supply of goods from the Kurgan Region to China increased by 4.5 times compared to 2021.