HONG KONG -- Two outspoken Chinese economists have struck a chord with speeches arguing that official data fails to capture the country's woes, challenging Beijing's efforts to paint a "bright" picture of the world's second-largest economy.
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Chinese economists' candid speeches poke holes in 'bright prospects'
Viral remarks warn of inflated growth and 'lethargic' youth, casting doubt on official narrative
Pedestrians near the Bund in Shanghai in September. Economists have made unusually candid comments on the pressures hitting young and middle-class citizens. © Reuters
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