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A woman walks at a construction site on a rainy day at the financial district of Pudong
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A woman walks at a construction site on a rainy day at the financial district of Pudong
A woman walks at a construction site on a rainy day at the financial district of Pudong, in Shanghai August 18, 2014. Chinas foreign direct investment inflows in January-July fell for the first time in 17 months compared with the same period a year earlier, as firms from Japan, Europe and the United States cut spending in the manufacturing sector. The weak investment data came as Chinas economic growth appeared to be softening again after a hopeful bounce in June, with indicators ranging from lending to output and investment all pointing to more sluggish activity. REUTERS/Carlos Barria (CHINA - Tags: BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY) - GM1EA8I1HRY01
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In this print captured by Carlos Barria, a woman is seen walking through a construction site on a rainy day in the financial district of Pudong, Shanghai. The image beautifully portrays the juxtaposition of progress and nature's elements as raindrops cascade down from above. The timing of this photograph coincides with an interesting economic context. It was taken on August 18,2014, when China experienced a decline in foreign direct investment inflows for the first time in 17 months compared to the previous year. This decrease was primarily attributed to reduced spending by firms from Japan, Europe, and the United States within the manufacturing sector. As Chinas' economic growth appeared to be softening once again after a hopeful bounce in June, various indicators ranging from lending to output and investment were pointing towards more sluggish activity. Against this backdrop of uncertainty and change, Barria's photo captures both resilience and determination as the woman walks confidently amidst ongoing construction work. This image serves as a visual reminder that even during challenging times or adverse weather conditions – whether it be rain or economic downturns – individuals continue to navigate their surroundings with strength and purpose.
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