China 18-11-2003 Consumption surges, economy powers ahead Despite growth numbers that would be phenomenal in a country like the United States or Japan, China’s retail sales are seen as a weak spot in an economy being stoked…… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here #economy#exports#investment