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China's industrial engine hums again as consumers open wallets

Industrial output rose 5.6% in August; retail sales of consumer goods also up

Published Tue, Sep 15, 2020 · 09:50 PM

    Beijing

    CHINA'S economy continued to rebound in August with industrial output and retail sales growing on a month-on-month basis.

    Industrial output increased 5.6 per cent in August, the fastest pace in eight months and higher than the 4.8 per cent rise registered in July, according to latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released on Tuesday.

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