China to release GDP figures as small businesses hurt most
World’s second-largest economy has slowed to a standstill because of the coronavirus outbreak, and small businesses are among the worst affected.
16 Apr 2020
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World’s second-largest economy has slowed to a standstill because of the coronavirus outbreak, and small businesses are among the worst affected.
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