In October 2008, its leaders leapt to action, foiling the impact of the global financial crisis with a 4 trillion RMB fiscal stimulus package.

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As the impact of the global financial crisis grows, and real estate remains in a troubled state, the bank said the gross domestic product in China will amount to 7.5% in 2009, down from its previous prediction of 9.2%.

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