Chinese economy grows at a 5.2% annual pace in April-June quarter despite trade war
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That compares with 5.4% annual growth in January-March. The government said Tuesday that in quarterly terms, the world's second largest economy expanded by 1.1%.
In the first half of the year, the Chinese economy grew at a 5.3% annual pace.
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