China factory prices return to growth after 3 years, beating expectations on surging oil prices
China faces possible inflationary spillovers, though its massive strategic stockpiling onshore and diversified sources of energy provided some cushion.
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- China faces possible inflationary spillovers, though its massive strategic stockpiling onshore and diversified sources of energy provided some cushion.
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China faces possible inflationary spillovers, though its massive strategic stockpiling onshore and diversified sources of energy provided some cushion.
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