Opening Belz, Aug. 22

Chinese manufacturing sector expands, future still uncertain – WSJ
European private sector growth beats forecasts for August – Reuters
Southeast Asia (India, Thailand, Indonesia) is entering a tough period – Tyler Cowen
Target is struggling a little bit in Canada – StarTribune
Investment banks have been wooing children of Chinese officials – NY Times
So many of the jobs people do are meaningless – StrikeMag
Health insurance costs outpace wage gains – Pioneer Press
Local officials are arguing a lot about the Southwest rail project – StarTribune
Incredibly good profile of wrestling legend Dan Gable – ESPN