China's Economy Stutters to Weakest Growth Since 2022 Amid Data Doubts
Economy

China's Economy Stutters to Weakest Growth Since 2022 Amid Data Doubts

China's GDP grew at its weakest pace since late 2022, reaching 4.3% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026. Weak domestic demand and a property slump contributed to the slowdown, missing market forecasts. Doubts are also emerging about the reliability of official statistics, with some estimating actual growth near zero.

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