Promotions boosted May retail sales, but exports and housing slumped
China's global exports climbed 4.8% last month, slowing from an 8.1% year-on-year increase in April
The consumer price index fell 0.1% and industrial production slowed in April
Tariffs drive shift in supply chains, with exports to other Asian countries surging
Manufacturing activity drops to a 16-month low, with export orders falling sharply
Beijing signals readiness to boost domestic demand
In quarterly terms the economy expanded 1.2% in January-March, slowing from 1.6% in Q4
Trade between China and the U.S. is expected to “crater” after a temporary boost last month
“The U.S. threat to escalate tariffs on China is a mistake on top of a mistake": China's Commerce Ministry
German economy minister calls on the EU to stick together: "we are in a strong position — America is in a position of weakness”