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WSJ Economy · Aug 31, 2026 2:07 AM EDT Geopolitics

China’s Official Gauges Point to Continued Contraction in Economic Activity

Output and market demand recovered, though activity remained in contraction for a second straight month.

China’s Official Gauges Point to Continued Contraction in Economic Activity
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