The disappointing economic backdrop to China’s policy dilemma

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Industrial production also missed expectations. Concerns over fresh COVID-19 flare-ups, worries about jobs and the crisis in the property sector have dented borrowing by companies and consumers. Chinese banks extended 679 billion yuan (US$101 billion) in new yuan loans in July, less than a quarter of June’s amount, according toContinue Reading

‘Better Call Saul’ breaks in the right direction with its satisfying series finale

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After six seasons building toward Saul Goodman’s foreshadowed fall, “Better Call Saul” presented its final chapter, faced with the burdensome expectations raised by its Emmy-winning predecessor, “Breaking Bad.” Adding callbacks from that series and building on its own run, the show delivered a thoughtful contemplation of what transformed the title character, and whether there was any path to redemption.Continue Reading