China investment falls for third straight month in blow to economy
Deepening decline and weakest retail sales growth in 3 years underline challenge for Beijing
Deepening decline and weakest retail sales growth in 3 years underline challenge for Beijing

Industrial production and retail sales expand by slowest pace this year as policymakers battle threat of deflation

Data from national statistics agency indicates persistent weak demand in economy

Retail sales and factory output growth hit lowest rate in 9 months amid mounting domestic weakness

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

Beijing faces calls to increase stimulus and support lagging demand in world’s second-biggest economy

Steep fall in November nearly wipes out profit growth in 2025 as Beijing steps up pressure on over-investment