Abstract: | The Chinese economy seems to be back on the fast track, with a number of first-half indicators released by the National Bureau of Statistics turning around. First-half GDP growth was better than expected in the absence of export contributions. Positive signs are everywhere, from a rebound in fixed-asset investment to surging domestic sales. The picture of a long-anticipated merger between China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines has become clearer, though they still face an uphill battle. Securities companies ga... |