China's top economist calls for higher inflation to spur growth

PBOC adviser proposes CPI growth of 2-3% as 'rigid' policy target

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Customers and stallholders at a flea market in Beijing, China. An adviser to the country's central government has called for support for migrant workers and the direct distribution of money to households in order to boost consumption. © Reuters

GRACE LI, Nikkei staff writer

HONG KONG -- China should increase the intensity of its macroeconomic policies and stick to an inflation goal of 2% to 3%, an adviser to the central bank has argued, echoing calls by experts for more stimulus to prop up demand.

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