China’s Economy Grows at Slowest Pace in Years

New York Times Wednesday 15 July 2026, 04:05 UTC By Alexandra Stevenson and Murphy Zhao 1 min read

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Shoppers at an electric car showroom in Shanghai. Chinese consumers have embraced a culture of thriftiness, as many are not feeling the benefits of economic growth.

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China’s Economy Grows at Slowest Pace in Years

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