China economic growth falls sharply, missing target

Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.

China reports 4.3% per cent GDP growth in second quarter

Figure at low end of target range comes as monthly indicators have highlighted economic pressures

China posts slowest GDP growth since 2022 at 4.3%, missing expectations

That second-quarter growth came below Beijing's full-year growth target range of 4.5% to 5%, the least ambitious goal in decades.

Chinese growth in second quarter weakest since Covid-19 era

Official data released on Wednesday shows China's GDP grew 4.3% in the second quarter, compared to a year prior. The last time quarterly growth was that weak was in late 2022, when China was feeling the impact of the Covid pandemic. Slow consumer demand, despite a surge in exports, helps explain the slowdown. Also in this edition, Gibraltar's business community breathes a sigh of relief as the physical border between the British overseas territory and Spain is removed.

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China's economic growth slows to weakest pace in three years despite export boom

China's economic growth slowed in the second quarter, impacted by weak domestic demand. Strong exports, particularly in electric vehicles and AI, provided some support. Consumer spending and investment remain subdued amid property market uncertainty. The nation faces challenges balancing high-tech growth with job creation. Officials aim for higher quality growth and a stronger domestic market.

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China’s Q2 GDP growth slows to 4.3%, missing targets amid property slump and oil shock

China’s economic growth hits slowest pace in more than three years

China’s economy grew at its weakest pace in more than three years during the second quarter, data showed Wednesday, missing expectations even as strong exports driven by the global AI boom helped offset trade disruptions caused by the Middle East war. The 4.3 percent year-on-year expansion reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for […]

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