HONG KONG -- China's industrial production expanded at the slowest pace in five months in August, while growth in retail sales and investment also decelerated, putting Beijing's annual economic growth target of "around 5%" at risk.
Data for August also shows retail sales and investment losing momentum
China's industrial production slowed in August, underscoring the need for more stimulus to sustain economic growth. © Reuters
HONG KONG -- China's industrial production expanded at the slowest pace in five months in August, while growth in retail sales and investment also decelerated, putting Beijing's annual economic growth target of "around 5%" at risk.