BEIJING: European companies are losing confidence in China’s economy, a lobby group survey said on Wednesday, with many firms planning to lay off staff as Beijing struggles to boost growth and embarks in an anti-monopoly drive.

From car makers to wine growers to tech firms, Europeans have for years looked to China to bolster sales as growth prospects back home have flagged.

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