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Private sector on sidelines of investment rebound

The last two months have brought strong evidence that China’s economy is picking up speed. But this is a lopsided recovery. Small firms are still struggling, according to the official manufacturing PMI, while investment in manufacturing continues to slow. By contrast, larger firms are getting back on their feet helped by a sharp turnaround in infrastructure investment.

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