BEIJING • Millions of Chinese people are being thrown out of work by the collapse in global demand and a slow restart of the domestic economy. A lack of clarity about exactly how many is making it harder to gauge the chances for recovery.
From the amount of coal burned to the length of traffic jams in Beijing, signs are emerging that an industry-led rebound is under way. More loans are being extended, and car sales are up.
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