Economics
Virus Damage to China’s Economy Clear From Early Indicators
- Economy worsened significantly in February after outbreak
- Business confidence has collapsed as many struggle to restart
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A range of early indicators of China’s economy in February confirm that the coronavirus outbreak has crippled production and consumption, as factories remain below capacity and transport is curtailed.