Economy News China S Economy Looks Like A Mess — But Some Sectors Are Quietly Doing Well In Its 2 Speed Economy

China’s economy grows 4.8% in third quarter as expected, but investment sees 'rare and alarming' drop

Fixed-asset investment, which includes real estate, unexpectedly contracted 0.5% in the first nine months of the year as investment into infrastructure and manufacturing slowed. Read More

China's economy slows to 4.8% annual growth in July-September, hit by tariffs and slack demand

China's economy expanded at the slowest annual pace in a year in July-September, growing 4.8%, weighed down by trade tensions with the United States and slack domestic demand. The July-September data ... Read More

A New Challenge for China’s Economy: ‘Involution’

Beijing is fighting to limit the damage from a pattern of price wars and excess capacity across multiple industries. Read More

China’s Economy Holds Steady, but Consumers Grow More Cautious

A further increase in China’s trade surplus failed to fully offset the effects of a worsening housing market, which has left consumers wary. Read More

China's economy slows as trade war, weak demand highlight structural risks

China's economic growth slowed to the weakest pace in a year in the third quarter as fragile domestic demand left it heavily reliant on the humming of its exporting factories, stoking concerns about ... Read More

China Trade Fight Threatens COVID-Like Shock To U.S. Economy, Analysis Finds

If the latest trade skirmish between the U.S. and China escalates into a full-scale trade war, the result could restrict supply chains, much like what happened at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More