BEIJING/HONG KONG -- China's abrupt delay in releasing key economic data is likely meant to avoid any hint of bad news or "mixed messages" during a top leadership meeting this week, analysts say.
China's party congress
China GDP delay keeps focus on politics as top meeting kicks off
Postponed data aims to sidestep bad news during national congress, analysts say
People move through a Beijing alley adorned with Chinese national flags ahead of the Communist Party's 20th National Congress. Top leaders are set to be picked at the weeklong gathering. © Reuters
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