China’s retail sales strengthen at the start of the year, industrial output tops expectations

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  China Outlines Plan to Bolster Consumption in Face of Trump Tariffs

  Beijing’s leaders are ordering fiscally strapped local governments to spend more to help workers, consumers and businesses.
  
  The New York Times - 9h

• China's consumer inflation turns negative for the first time in 13 months

  The data comes as investors continue to look for signs that Beijing's stimulus measures can help to boost the country's struggling economic recovery.
  
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• China announces plan to 'vigorously boost consumption' in bid to shore up economy

  The plan was to vigorously boost consumption, expand domestic demand, and "enhance consumption capacity by increasing income and reducing burdens."
  
  CNBC - 8h

• China's ‘Netflix' iQiyi is set to open a theme park with virtual reality based on its own shows

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  Consumer prices fell in China in February and remain flat in a sluggish economy

  Consumer prices fell in China in February for the first time in 13 months, as persistent weak demand was compounded by the early timing of the Lunar New Year holiday
  
  ABC News - Mar. 9
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  China plans to ‘vigorously boost consumption’ to shore up economy

  Communist party aims to ‘promote reasonable wage growth’ and to reduce financial burdens amid Trump tariffs. Business live – latest updates China’s government has announced ambitious plans to ...
  
  The Guardian - 34m
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  China plans to ‘vigorously boost consumption’ to shore up economy

  Communist party aims to ‘promote reasonable wage growth’ and to reduce financial burdens amid Trump tariffs. Business live – latest updates China’s government has announced ambitious plans to ...
  
  The Guardian - 34m

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  CSI 300 jumps after Beijing announces consumption plan amid growing hopes for the country’s AI sector
  
  Financial Times - 3d
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  Jones was one of the NFL's top free agent pickups last year
  
  CBS Sports - Mar. 9

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