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World Coronavirus Dispatch: 'Black Widow' sends good vibes for theatres

Taiwan tech firms buy 10 mn vaccines in deals sidestepping Beijing, China's slowing V-shaped recovery sends global warning, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

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According to a Bloomberg poll, China's growth rate has probably moderated to eight per cent from a record gain of 18.3 per cent in the first quarter

Akash Podishetty Hyderabad
China’s slowing V-shaped recovery sends global warning

The world is keenly watching China's rebound from the depths of the coronavirus pandemic and the signals aren't very promising. According to a Bloomberg poll, China's growth rate has probably moderated to eight per cent from a record gain of 18.3 per cent in the first quarter. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) too has cut the reserves that banks can hold to boost lending. After a sharp revival, owing to a last year's low base, the softening of growth is expected, but has it come too soon is the question puzzling many