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![jimgeraghty Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::15335534.png) Jim Geraghty [@jimgeraghty](/creator/twitter/jimgeraghty) on x 119K followers
Created: 2025-07-16 14:34:27 UTC

Speaking of foreign economies, the official numbers from the Chinese government tell us they’re easily withstanding the trade war and tariffs. But Reuters reports that once you look closer, the Chinese economy is showing signs of strain. The New York Times warns that China’s “local governments are swimming in debt after decades of building airports, train stations and bridges.” 



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