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China’s economy to slow as global growth stays solid, US think tank report says

China’s economy to slow as global growth stays solid, US think tank report says
South China Morning Post Tuesday 06 October 2026, 22:40 UTC By Han Li 1 min read
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China’s economic growth is expected to slow further next year as export strength fades and weak domestic demand persists, even as the global economy remains resilient, according to a new outlook from the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE). The Washington-based think tank projects China’s GDP will grow 4.6 per cent this year and 4.3 per cent in 2027, down from 5 per cent growth in 2025, according to its semi-annual Global Economic Prospects report, released on Tuesday.

China’s economic growth is expected to slow further next year as export strength fades and weak domestic demand persists, even as the global economy remains resilient, according to a new outlook from the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE). The Washington-based think tank projects China’s GDP will grow 4.6 per cent this year and 4.3 per cent in 2027, down from 5 per cent growth in 2025, according to its semi-annual Global Economic Prospects report, released on Tuesday. The...
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