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China's April retail sales grew just 0.2% YoY, the weakest since December 2022, as HSBC slashes its 2026 forecast and GDP growth projections fall.

May figure misses expectations as fading stimulus, property slump stifle demand

China's economy shows a worrying split in May. While factories are humming with strong exports, consumer spending took a hit, with retail sales falling for the first time in over…

China's economy faces deepening imbalances as retail sales fall for the first time in over three years amid weak demand.