Employees work on the production line of a factory manufacturing fashion accessories in Sihong county, Jiangsu province, China March 27, 2019. Photo: Reuters
China’s industrial profits bounce back in July, but long-term view remains negative amid trade war escalation
- Profits at China’s large industrial firms recovered in July, posting year-on-year growth of 2.6 per cent, following a decline of 3.1 per cent slump in June
- However the overall picture is negative, with total industrial profits down 1.7 per cent so far this year, led by an 8.1 per cent slump by state sector firms
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China economy
Employees work on the production line of a factory manufacturing fashion accessories in Sihong county, Jiangsu province, China March 27, 2019. Photo: Reuters