The world's second-largest economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter largely due to robust services consumption, but policymakers have been unable to sustain the same momentum in the second quarter.
BEIJING :China's factory activity declined for a third straight month in June and weakness in other sectors deepened, official surveys showed on Friday, adding pressure for authorities to do more to shore up growth as demand falters at home and abroad.The world's second-largest economy grew faster than expect
By Joe Cash BEIJING (Reuters) -China's manufacturing activity contracted for a third straight month in June, albeit at a slower pace, an official fact.