For the past two months, the Chinese government has been trying to finesse an economy that has rebounded quicker and more strongly than anywhere else in the world. Amid fears about bubbles and overheating, the Chinese authorities have opted for a subtle approach. Yet a slew of data this week could increase the pressure on the government to consider more decisive steps, including raising interest rates or letting the currency appreciate.

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