Chinese economy slumps as GDP slows to three-decade low
Downbeat Chinese data in recent months has highlighted weaker demand at home and abroad amid trade war
18 October 2019 - 09:43
Beijing — China’s third-quarter economic growth slowed more than expected and to its weakest pace in almost three decades as the bruising US trade war hit factory production, boosting the case for Beijing to roll out fresh support.
GDP rose just 6% year on year, marking a further loss of momentum for the economy from the second quarter’s 6.2% growth...
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