TO THE POINT: The export sectorrecovers somelost ground, butthe near-term outlookis dark as Western economies slump.Investments and consumption are holding up, providing a solidfloor underthe slowing economy. The property market continues withering, adding to expectations for price decreases. Bankloans decline as policymakers closethelendingtapto fight inflation. China shed some holdings of U.S. Treasury securities in August, the first time since April.
By HU YUE