Sour note: China criticises local governments for ‘imprudent’ spending
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-04-15 18:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Asia, Economy & Finance, China, Tax & Budget, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Amid belt-tightening drive, spotlight falls on projects deemed not in the public interest, including millions of yuan spent on promotional songs
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