China’s industrial profits dropped 7.3% in November, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline despite stimulus measures. However, the decrease was less severe than in previous months. Some sectors, such as utilities, showed profit increases, indicating signs of economic recovery amidst continued challenges including weak consumer demand and a struggling property market. The World Bank raised its growth forecast for China in 2024 and 2025, but warned that the property sector and low confidence levels remain obstacles to sustained economic progress.
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Matthew Lawrence Says He Got In Trouble On Set For Dismissing Gabrielle Union's 1 Request
In 2017, Matthew Lawrence faced consequences when he declined to rehearse lines with co-star Gabrielle Union on the set of the TV film H-E Double Hockey Sticks. Union reported the incident to the director and studio, leading to Lawrence being called into the office for the first time in his career. This encounter left Lawrence feeling embarrassed, as he admitted to being unaware of Union's rising stardom at the time. Full Article
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