There are many related indicators that you can't easily "fudge". Actors who have a stake in China's growth (or lack thereof) aren't simply looking at a PDF post

There are many related indicators that you can't easily "fudge". Actors who have a stake in China's growth (or lack thereof) aren't simply looking at a PDF posted by the Chinese government. For example, China is now Brazil's largest trading partner. In particular, it's the biggest importer of Brazilian goods (e.g. oil and iron). When China's manufacturing output grows or drops, its demand for Brazilian exports grows or drops too. (One could probably make a stronger case by looking at e.g. Gulf countries instead of Brazil)