China’s Economy Grows at Slowest Pace in Years
NYT > Business·July 15, 2026

China's economy has grown at its slowest pace in years, with a growth rate of 4.3 percent in the second quarter compared to the same period last year. The sluggish growth is attributed to a broad slump in sectors outside of the country's export-oriented manufacturing industry. This slowdown reflects a decline in domestic economic activity, despite the country's strong manufacturing sector. China's economic growth has been impacted by various factors, leading to its slowest pace in recent years.
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