For the China fanboys:
When a government stops publishing data, it’s not just hiding numbers — it’s shifting the rules of engagement.

For researchers and investors, transparency isn’t a luxury — it’s a signal of stability. And when that signal goes dark, the real risk isn’t just economic — it’s informational.

How Bad Is China’s Economy? The Data Needed to Answer Is Vanishing - WSJ https://www.wsj.com/world/china/china-economy-data-missing-096cac9a