China house prices decline by most in a year
Weak property market and deepening investment woes point to flagging economic momentum
Weak property market and deepening investment woes point to flagging economic momentum

Data sets back hopes that struggling market could stabilise this year

Political pressure in response to public anxiety will demand policy responses

Communist party leadership pledges to ‘stabilise’ major engine of economic growth

Deepening decline and weakest retail sales growth in 3 years underline challenge for Beijing

Data from national statistics agency indicates persistent weak demand in economy

Key producer index falls at fastest pace in 2 years despite moves to boost demand