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Chinese domestic demand remains weak

The recovery in China’s commodity imports last month was mainly driven by an increase in processing and re-exports, rather than stronger domestic demand. Indeed, the weakness in China’s property sector is likely to keep domestic demand for commodities subdued over the next year or so.

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