
August Snapshot: China’s Economy Holds Steady with 3.4% Retail Growth
In August, China’s economy stayed stable with retail sales up 3.4% and industrial output up 5.2% year-on-year, according to National Bureau of Statistics data.
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In August, China’s economy stayed stable with retail sales up 3.4% and industrial output up 5.2% year-on-year, according to National Bureau of Statistics data.
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