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China's Economy Slows

Updated 2026-07-15 14:25 UTC 1 source Negative

China’s economy grew by 4.3% in the second quarter, its slowest growth since late 2022. The slowdown is attributed to lagging consumer spending and business investment, though strong exports have provided some support.

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Lagging consumer spending and business investment offset the boost from strong exports thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence.
2026-07-15 14:11 UTC
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