China Slows but Offers Alternative Investing Tips

China's economic recovery could be at risk, after manufacturing growth slackened to its slowest pace in four months, according to the country's Purchasing Managers' Index. With a reading of 50.4 in February compared to 52.3 in January, the country's manufacturing-driven economy appears on the verge of moving into contraction territory.

Fortunately, the same country is providing some additional investment ideas to international investors about to uncover them. China's foreign-exchange regulator has been buying significant stakes in U.K. housing and utilities, including a water utility, student housing and office buildings located in London and Manchester, according to a recent WSJ report.