Do you like bargains? Sure. Who doesn't? Discounts are even compelling when you're talking about stocks.

With the desire for discounts in mind, here's a rundown of three surprisingly (and likely temporarily) cheap stocks you can step into for the long haul. If you're willing to give them enough time, they may even help you retire earlier than you've already been planning. In no particular order...

The COVID-19 pandemic hit the entire world pretty hard. But China seems to be struggling more than any other nation to shake off its impact. The nation's retail spending growth remained relatively lackluster for most of this year, and its real estate market is on the defensive. The Shanghai Composite Index is down 7% from April's peak, dragging it to 16% below its 2021 high.

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