China's Q2 economic growth cools to 3.5-year low as imbalances worsen

Europe Business Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:30:06 GMT High confidence — 75/100

A view of the city skyline in Beijing, China, on May 11, 2026.
At 4.3 per cent, gross domestic product growth in April to June eased from the first quarter's 5 per cent, landing below the lower end of China's 4.5 per cent to 5 per cent full-year target

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A view of the city skyline in Beijing, China, on May 11, 2026.
At 4.3 per cent, gross domestic product growth in April to June eased from the first quarter's 5 per cent, landing below the lower end of China's 4.5 per cent to 5 per cent full-year target

Sources: CNA