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China Boosts Civil Servants' Pay to Stimulate Economy

1/5/2025

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Millions of Chinese civil servants received unexpected wage increases averaging 500 yuan ($68.50) to stimulate spending.
Total payouts may reach $12-$20 billion, benefiting 48 million public-sector workers.
The last nationwide pay raise was in 2015, focusing on corruption reduction and consumer spending.
Increases, effective before the Lunar New Year, vary by location and position, with some backdated to July.
Economists believe this strategy supports economic growth by targeting low-income groups likely to spend more.

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Story summary

Millions of Chinese civil servants received unexpected wage increases averaging 500 yuan ($68.50) to stimulate spending.
Total payouts may reach $12-$20 billion, benefiting 48 million public-sector workers.
The last nationwide pay raise was in 2015, focusing on corruption reduction and consumer spending.
Increases, effective before the Lunar New Year, vary by location and position, with some backdated to July.
Economists believe this strategy supports economic growth by targeting low-income groups likely to spend more.