China trims key lending rate as new data shows flagging recovery

Property investment down 7.2% in first five months, youth joblessness rises

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The People's Bank of China is cutting rates to help lift the economy. © Reuters

CK TAN, Nikkei staff writer

SHANGHAI -- China cut a key lending rate on Thursday to lower borrowing costs, as property sales and industrial production weaken while youth joblessness deepens.

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