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Why Chinas Port Volume Is a Better Growth Gauge Than GDP
China's economic data has been confusing lately: GDP is up, but consumer spending is sluggish. In this episode, Lucas and Luna look past the headline numbers to a real-time indicator that many analysts trust more than official growth reports: container throughput at China's major ports. Using the latest Shanghai port data and freight rate trends, they explain why rising export volumes tell a different story from what consumers feel on the ground — and why the yuan's stability against the dollar is helping trade volumes even as tariffs escalate. A focused look at the disconnect…
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