China cuts key lending rate to revive flagging economy

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The People's Bank of China building in Beijing. The central bank is deploying monetary policy tools to drive growth and shore up faith in the economy. © Reuters

GRACE LI, Nikkei staff writer

HONG KONG -- China's central bank on Monday cut a key interest rate to boost business and consumer confidence amid shaky growth.

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