The National Bureau of Statistics did not hold a press conference for the data release. China's high-level policy meeting, the Third Plenum, kicks off Monday.
Google is in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity firm Wiz for $23 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.
Lenders cut the cost of new mortgages, with hopes of further falls, but many homeowners are still stretched.
A hurricane watch is in effect for Barbados, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadine Islands, and Grenada.
President Biden and Donald Trump are scheduled to face off at a second and final debate on Sept. 10.
Revised figures show the economy grew by 0.7% between January and March this year.
The woman claims to have inspired the character Martha and seeks $170m for defamation, negligence and privacy violations.
Sir Keir Starmer says he hopes his pledge will "turn the dream of owning a home into a reality".
The airline is investigating after a lawsuit was filed saying all black men were temporarily removed from a flight.