Our China Activity Proxy suggests that growth slowed sharply in July, reflecting disruptions to construction and industry from typhoons as well as the ongoing drag from weak fiscal spending. But exports remained strong, supported by robust demand for AI-related and green-tech products. And services sector growth has held up. We expect growth to pick up as adverse weather conditions fade and local governments accelerate spending over the rest of the year.
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