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China's May retail sales fall for first time in over three years

China's economy shows a worrying split in May. While factories are humming with strong exports, consumer spending took a hit, with retail sales falling for the first time in over three years. Investment also slumped, deepening concerns about domestic demand. Experts anticipate policy adjustments to boost consumption.

The Economic Times · Jun 16

China's economy slows in April as trade war blues hit retail sales and housing

China’s economy showed signs of slowing in April as President Donald Trump's trade war took a toll, with retail sales, property and investment coming in weaker than economists had forecast.

Euronews · May 19, 2025

China's economy slows in April as trade war blues hit retail sales, housing and investment

Key economic indicators show China's economy slowing somewhat in April, with retail sales, property and investment coming in weaker than economists had forecast

The Independent UK · May 19, 2025

China's government tries to defuse economic fears after real estate developer's debt struggle

China’s government is trying to reassure jittery homebuyers after a major real estate developer missed a payment on its multibillion-dollar debt, reviving fears about the industry’s shaky finances and their impact on the struggling Chinese economy

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

China cuts interest rate to shore up sagging economy

China’s central bank has trimmed a key interest rate to shore up sagging economic growth at a politically sensitive time when President Xi Jinping is believed to be trying to extend his hold on power

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022