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China tries to revive economy but consumer engine sputters

by AP Business Writer
| April 17, 2020 12:03 AM

BEIJING (AP) — China, where the coronavirus pandemic started in December, is cautiously trying to get back to business, but it’s not easy when many millions of workers are wary of spending much or even going out.

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