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Podcast | China’s economic slowdown – not as bad as it seems

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November economic data was a bit of a letdown, suggesting China’s economy is rapidly losing growth momentum.

Fixed asset investment declined by double digits Industrial output grew at its slowest rate in 15 months Retail sales of consumer goods grew at the slowest rate in three years

But things ar...