Service sector ends 2016 on a strong note

China’s GDP data are widely maligned. But one area where the figures are useful is in the detail they provide on the service sector. The full breakdown published over the weekend points to broad based strength at the end of 2016, including pick-ups in retail, transportation and hospitality.

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