The Wall Street Journal Porsche Bruised by Tough Chinese Market, High Supplier Costs — Porsche profits suffered in the first half of the year as sales and deliveries dropped, weighed by a soft performance in China and the high costs of supplies and new-car launches. China’s Malaise Spreads to Luxury Industry — LVMH and other luxury-goods labels report slowing sales as Chinese consumers rein in spending. The Financial Times The flashpoints that threaten a détente between