China's economy grows 4.3% in Q2, slowest since late 2022
Lagging consumer spending and business investment offset the boost from strong exports thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence.
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- Primary source: NPR
- Published: Jul 15, 2026, 2:11 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Economy & Markets
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