China's Jan. factory activity seen stalling as virus adds to risks - Reuters poll
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SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Growth in China's sprawling manufacturing sector likely stalled in January after two months of modest gains, with an outbreak of a new virus adding to risks facing the already struggling economy, a Reuters poll showed.More than 130 people have died from the virus in China in the last few weeks and nearly 6,000 have been infected, prompting widespread transport curbs and tough public health measures that are weighing heavily on the travel, tourism and retail sectors.The..