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Economic data shows continued slowdown in China

Aug 9, 2012
The latest economic data out of China show a continued slowdown there. New numbers on factory output and retail sales came in below expectations this morning.

China braces for slower GDP growth

Jul 12, 2012
For the past few years, China has had much higher economic growth rates than we're seeing in the U.S. But when China releases its latest GDP figures tomorrow, forecasters are expecting the worst growth in three years.

Survey: China is richer, but not happier

May 23, 2012
A survey finds more money does not equal more happiness in China.

The good, bad, and ugly behind China's weakening economy

May 15, 2012
Will weak economic indicators out of Beijing be enough to hurt the U.S. economy? Economists differ.

Worries about China have markets on alert

Mar 23, 2012
China appears to be on the verge of an economic slowdown, and that has investors around the globe concerned.

China's forecast for the year of the dragon

Jan 20, 2012
Growth is slowing, inflation is still high and there's a leadership change in store for China in 2012.

China's housing slowdown threatens economic growth

Jan 19, 2012
Concerned over the runaway growth of its housing market, China imposed new laws to slow speculation. But trying to curb a potential housing bubble may hurt the country's high growth.

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Look both ways when crossing Wall Street

Jan 13, 2012
China watchers are hoping for a soft landing for its overheated economy.

Will the U.S. lead the economic recovery?

Jan 9, 2012
With ongoing troubles in Europe and an obvious slow down in many Asian economies, it looks as though America might be the bright spot in the global economy.

China announces plans for space program

Dec 30, 2011
China has unveiled plans for space exploration over the next five years. The country says it'll launch space laboratories, manned spaceships, and an eventual goal of building a space station and putting a man on the moon.