China's fixed-asset investment fell 4.1% in January-May 2026, doubling the expected 2% decline. Real estate investment plunged 13.7% as capital spending

BEIJING -- China's fixed-asset investment dropped 4.1 percent year-on-year in the first five months of 2026, official data showed on Tuesday.

Fixed-asset investment dropped worse-than-expected 4.1% in first five months, highlighting persistent economic headwinds