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Jul 16, 2020

China’s economy bounces back from the pandemic

China reports that its economy grew 3.2% in the second quarter from the same time last year. For June, economists expect retail sales numbers will be up again. We’ll find out this morning. And, Americans fight food insecurity during COVID-19.

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For comparison, China's economy shrank 6.8% in the first quarter of 2020.
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China’s economy rebounds from COVID-19, growing 3.2% in the second quarter
by Sabri Ben-Achour, Jennifer Pak and Alex Schroeder
Greg Baker/AFP via Getty Images
That makes it the first major economy to rebound since COVID-19 hit.
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What can we expect from June retail sales numbers on Thursday?
The numbers for May were a pleasant surprise. Economists expect them to be up again in June. Marketplace’s Marielle Segarra reports.
As food insecurity grows during COVID-19, Little Free Pantries flourish
by Sue Carpenter
Courtesy Deborah Binder
Like Little Free Libraries that offer free books for people in a neighborhood, the pantries offer a way for community members to donate food.
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The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director

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China’s economy bounces back from the pandemic

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Segments From This Episode

China’s economy rebounds from COVID-19, growing 3.2% in the second quarter

What can we expect from June retail sales numbers on Thursday?

As food insecurity grows during COVID-19, Little Free Pantries flourish

Music from the episode

The Team