China industrial output grows at slowest pace in five months

Data for August also shows retail sales and investment losing momentum

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China's industrial production slowed in August, underscoring the need for more stimulus to sustain economic growth.  © Reuters

GRACE LI, Nikkei staff writer

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.

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