China's retail sales fall for first time since Covid era
Chinese retail sales contracted in May 2026 — the first decline in more than three years, and the first since Covid-era lockdowns.
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3 MIN · 1 NOVPinglu Canal surpasses 1 million tonnes in first month of operation
3 MIN · 1 NOVListed banks' corporate loan growth slows sharply in Q3 2026
3 MIN · 1 NOVEU adds €2 handling fee on small parcels from November 2026
2 MIN · 1 NOVNDRC coordinates record-breaking national grid response to 2026 summer peak demand
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