HONG KONG -- China's industrial production expanded more than expected in April, while growth in retail sales and investment slowed, government data published on Friday showed amid close scrutiny of the country's manufacturing capacity and domestic demand.
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Pedestrians in Shanghai. Total retail sales of consumer goods were up 2.3% in April, short of a forecast of 3.8%. © Reuters
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