May 5, 2025 · China is sliding deeper into economic weakness that is being worsened by its response to external shocks. Tariffs are drying up international demand for Chinese goods, …

Dec 15, 2025 · China’s economic momentum slowed broadly in November, with a marked weakening in consumer spending, adding pressure on Beijing to stabilize household and …

Dec 15, 2025 · Factory output growth slowed to a 15-month low, while retail sales posted their worst performance since the country abruptly ended its draconian "zero-COVID" curbs, …

Dec 14, 2025 · The burgeoning trade surplus dramatically illustrates China’s export prowess. Equally, though, it highlights problems with its economy and the government’s policies.

Feb 11, 2025 · China's growth is also unbalanced, with supply much higher than domestic demand. The World Bank says that soft domestic demand, weak domestic and foreign …

Jul 11, 2025 · BEIJING — From coffee to cars to real estate, there's a recurring pattern in China: companies rush into an industry, then resort to discounts to stay afloat. That has economists …

These significant domestic issues raise fundamental questions about China’s future economic trajectory and its impact on the world. While the overall economy is slowing, the picture is …

Sep 15, 2025 · Deflation and China's wider economic malaise have been attributed to a notable slowdown in consumer spending. This has already spelled difficulty in China's ailing property …

Dec 12, 2025 · Investment in manufacturing, infrastructure and property is expected to fall this year, a remarkable turn for an economy whose growth reshaped the world.

Cheaper prices can be a blessing for some, but deflation is a symptom of relatively weak demand and stalling economic growth. Such challenges are the backdrop to the annual session of …