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China’s economy slows to 4.3% annual pace of growth in April-June
China’s economy grew at a 4.3% annual pace in April-June 2026, the slowest since late 2022, despite strong export growth driven by artificial intelligence and electric vehicles. Domestic spending and investment lagged, and the International Monetary Fund forecasts 4.6% growth for 2026 but 4.1% for 2027. Analysts highlight an imbalanced growth model with heavy state support for advanced technologies like AI and robotics, while lower-value sectors stagnate.
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