China Slips Into Deflation

A.M. Edition for Aug. 9. In a warning sign for the global economy, consumer prices in China have begun to fall for the first time in two years. WSJ Beijing bureau chief Jonathan Cheng explains what that signals about the country’s economic growth engine, especially as the U.S. prepares to ban investments into critical technologies. Plus, a win for abortion-rights supporters in Ohio. And WeWork warns its survival is in doubt. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices