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00:02China's industrial profit fell 7% year-on-year in November, marking the fourth consecutive
00:07monthly decline. The contraction was smaller than October's 10% drop and September's nearly
00:1227% plunge. UOB's Susan Tekin said China's industrial sector remains under pressure
00:18in a disinflationary environment, but believes the worst may be over due to stimulus measures.
00:23Beijing's efforts to stabilize the economy include monetary easing,
00:27though the prioritary sector and weak consumer demand remain hurdles. The world banks raised
00:33China's 2024 GDP growth forecast to just under 5%, citing recent policy adjustments.