Beijing, May 18, 2026 (AFP) - China's April consumption, factory output growth slowest in years

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2026-05-18

China's consumer spending and factory output grew at their slowest pace in years last month, official data showed Monday, a stark sign of the challenges Beijing faces to reignite domestic activity. The world's second-largest economy has struggled to mount a strong recovery since the Covid-19 pandemic ended, despite a historic boom in exports. Economists have long argued that China should shift towards an economic model led more by household spend......

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