UPDATE 5-Volvo Cars sees stronger second half despite steep China decline, rising costs

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* Raw material costs will rise in second half, CFO says * Sales tumble 35% in China in face of 'severe price competition' * Operating profit $82.8 million for the April to June period * Shares slide

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