China's factory output and retail sales beat expectations in the January-February period, marking a solid start for 2024 and offering some relief to policymakers even as weakness in the property sector remains a drag on the economy and confidence https://reut.rs/43lEZFb | Reuters

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2.8K views · 55 reactions | China's economic slump may "somehow dampen" its ability to use economic coercion towards other countries, said political science professor Aries Arugay. He adds that the Philippines is doing well in building partnerships with like-minded countries and being transparent in maritime concerns to further protect the West Philippine Sea. #ANCHeadstart | ABS-CBN News | Facebook