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China factory activity shrinks for first time in over 2 years, 2019 looks tougher

China's factory activity contracted for the first time in over two years in December, highlighting the challenges facing Beijing as it seeks to end a bruising trade war with Washington and reduce the risk of a sharper economic slowdown in 2019.
Reuters: Top News https://reut.rs/2GNdOg4 December 31, 2018 at 09:38AM
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