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Here's why China's rebound is insignificant

2012 GDP forecast was lowered to 8% as stronger headwinds from external demand and delay in policy easing intensify.

Here's why China's rebound is insignificant

2012 GDP forecast was lowered to 8% as stronger headwinds from external demand and delay in policy easing intensify.

China growth momentum building up: BBVA

Government fiscal and monetary measures are proving to be effective.

China hits first balance of payments deficit after 14 years

The deficit of US$11.8b is also the first time international reserves have fallen on a quarterly basis.

China industrial production growth dips 9.5%

GDP growth might slow around 7.4-7.5% in 3Q if IP does not pick up.

China to remain robust amid US grain price hike

Policies should continue to zero in on boosting growth because the surge will have limited impact, says analyst.

China inflation to slip below 2%

Thanks to stability in pork prices which was sustained into August.

China trade surplus jumps to US$31.7bn

This widening will provide support for further RMB appreciation in case of globale economic improvement.

China PMI slips further to 50.1

Good news industrial production is expected to inch up to 10.2%.

China must boost consumption: MorganStanley

Inflation, banking crises and slowing profit growth are economic symptoms which can still be remedied.

China's Tianjin office space supply to remain tight

No new prime office building were built in Tianjin in 2Q12 with developers adopting a wait-and-see stance.

China's July PMI down to 50.1

Both new orders and new export orders slowed further to 49 and 46.5 respectively due to still sluggish demand and seasonal effect, says OCBC.

Chinese insurers need better risk management policies: Fitch

Laxer restrictions will now allow insurers to invest in more complex assets, which the ratings agency believes should be balanced with stronger risk guards.

RMB is 'moderately undervalued', says IMF

The IMF lowered its forecast for China’s medium term current account surplus as percentage of GDP.

Growth in 2013 likely for China economy: Moody's

Thanks to increased investment that will lead to heightened production and growth rebound in third quarter.

Spot USDCNY traded above 6.39

The fixing is likely to be higher further as the USD strengthened further overnight.

China manufacturing PMI to surge to five-month high

China's PMI is pegged at 51.2 at start of Q3, said HSBC.

Food price hike looms in China

But China's agricultural independence may be enough to cushion price shocks.