Global firms weigh in on China’s economic outlook

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Here are some of their views from the latest earnings season:

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Citigroup

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Dow Inc

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NXP Semiconductors

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3M Co

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GE Healthcare

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ABB

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LVMH

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EssilorLuxottica

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