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China’s Economy Slows Broadly Even as Exports Keep Rising

Officials blamed U.S. “protectionism” for the dismal July data, but growth was likely held back by real estate and new policies aimed at slowing factory investments.

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A residential construction site in Hangzhou, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province in July.
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China and E.U. Reach Narrow Agreements on Climate and Rare Earths

Leaders at a summit in Beijing split over Ukraine and many trade issues. They came together with small steps on climate change and critical minerals.

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Beijing is urging the European Union to drop tariffs on electric cars from China and ease access for other exports.
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