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Tuesday 31 August 2021 3:41 pm  |  Updated:  Friday 05 November 2021 11:43 am

China: Economy under pressure as services sector slumps into contraction

By: Michiel Willems

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China’s businesses and the broader economy came under increasing pressure in August as factory activity expanded at a slower pace while the services sector slumped into contraction, raising the likelihood of more near-term policy support to boost growth. Watch the full report.

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