China posts slowest quarterly growth since 2022 as investment slumps, fanning stimulus calls
That second-quarter growth came below Beijing's full-year growth target range of 4.5% to 5%, the least ambitious goal in decades.
Source: RSS · July 21, 2026 at 6:51 PM · AI-assisted report
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That second-quarter growth came below Beijing's full-year growth target range of 4.5% to 5%, the least ambitious goal in decades.
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