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China's imports of major commodities are often viewed through the prism of the performance of, and outlook for, the world's second-biggest economy.

Anglo American has warned of more production cuts at De Beers due to reduced spending by Chinese consumers prolonging the market downturn.

Iron ore is one of the year’s worst performing major commodities, slumping by almost a quarter as China’s property crisis drags on.

Property investment in China fell 10.1% in the first half of 2024 from a year earlier.