Mercedes lowers sales forecast as weak China demand hits profits

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Mercedes lowers sales forecast as weak China demand hits profits
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During the second quarter, the company's sales fell by 30 percent in China and adjusted operating profit fell 26 percent compared with the same period last year.

The result puts further pressure on the company's Swedish CEO Ola Källenius, writes Bloomberg. Just like its competitor BMW, the German car giant faces stiff resistance in China from domestic manufacturers, which has resulted in a price war in the market.

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