IMF expects China's economy to return to normal in Q2


Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva arriving at the Murabba Palace in Riyadh during the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting. She believes China's economy to "return to normal in the second quarter" of 2020. - AFP

RIYADH: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said here on Sunday (Feb 23) that she expects China's economy to "return to normal in the second quarter" of 2020.

"The Chinese authorities are working to mitigate the negative impact (of Covid-19) on the economy," Georgieva said, adding that she "had an excellent discussion" with Chinese senior officials.

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