China’s economy continued to slow at the start of the year, with manufacturing output slipping and COVID-19 outbreaks curbing consumer spending.
The official purchasing managers’ surveys released on Sunday showed a moderation in factory production and services in January. Small businesses bore the brunt of the pain, with a separate private index dropping to its lowest in almost two years.
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