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China's Xi Jinping Launches Anti-Involution Campaign to Boost Economy

9/20/2025

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Chinese President Xi Jinping's anti-involution campaign targets economic stagnation and overcapacity to prevent deflation.
"Involution" now refers to competition that reduces profitability, especially in tech and food delivery sectors.
The government responds to domestic and foreign market pressures to stabilize the economy and enhance trade relations.
Recent policies focus on regulating competition to promote innovation and protect corporate profits.
China's 2025 economic slowdown features weak domestic investment and consumer spending, despite a growing trade surplus.

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Story summary

Chinese President Xi Jinping's anti-involution campaign targets economic stagnation and overcapacity to prevent deflation.
"Involution" now refers to competition that reduces profitability, especially in tech and food delivery sectors.
The government responds to domestic and foreign market pressures to stabilize the economy and enhance trade relations.
Recent policies focus on regulating competition to promote innovation and protect corporate profits.
China's 2025 economic slowdown features weak domestic investment and consumer spending, despite a growing trade surplus.