China's retail sales weaken as spending remains sluggish
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Retail sales in China grew just 0.4% in August, the slowest pace since growth resumed and the second consecutive monthly slowdown, underlining how little progress Beijing has made in reviving consumer spending even as factory output accelerates.
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Retail sales in China grew just 0.4% in August, the slowest pace since growth resumed and the second consecutive monthly slowdown, underlining how little progress Beijing has made in reviving consumer spending even as factory output accelerates.
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