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Construction slowdown points to weakness ahead

The detailed breakdown of China’s Q3 GDP data released today shows a slowdown in industry and construction that was offset by stronger activity in the financial and information technology sectors. Looking ahead, with credit growth slowing and expanding property curbs likely to add to headwinds in the secondary sector, we don’t think the recent strength in economic activity will last.

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