China’s economy grew 5% in Q1, slightly ahead of market forecasts. Factory output beat estimates, but retail sales stayed notably weak. Property, trade and oil risks still cloud China’s 2026 outlook …
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China GDP beats at 5%, but 11.2% property slump raises alarms
China’s economy grew 5% in Q1, slightly ahead of market forecasts. Factory output beat estimates, but retail sales stayed notably weak. Property, trade and oil risks still cloud China’s 2026 outlook …
China property crisis weighs on consumers, local governments
BEIJING—China’s roughly five-year property slump has squeezed local government finances and depressed consumption, acting as a drag on the nation’s broader economy.
China property crisis weighs on consumers, local governments
BEIJING—China’s roughly five-year property slump has squeezed local government finances and depressed consumption, acting as a drag on the nation’s broader economy.
China’s new home prices extend decline despite improvement in major cities
BEIJING, April 16 (Reuters) – China’s new home prices extended their decline in March, official data showed on Thursday, although major cities showed some month-on-month improvement. Weak demand …
China economic growth accelerates to 5% in first quarter, beating expectations on robust exports
Beijing had lowered its growth target this year to a range of 4.5% to 5%, the least ambitious goal on record going back to the early 1990s.
China’s G.D.P. Stronger Than Expected, Led by Infrastructure Spending
A steep slide in housing prices has left consumers less prosperous and less willing to spend, but the government is pouring money into new rail lines and other projects.
China’s Sigenergy jumps 85% in Hong Kong debut after $562 million IPO
By Donny Kwok and Yantoultra Ngui HONG KONG/SINGAPORE, April 16 (Reuters) – Sigenergy Technology, a Chinese energy storage systems maker, surged as much as 85% in its Hong Kong market debut on …
China’s economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war
China’s economy accelerated in the first quarter of this year, expanding 5% from a year earlier as it largely shrugged off impacts from the Iran war so far.
China’s economy rebounds in Q1 but Iran war darkens 2026 outlook
By Kevin Yao BEIJING, April 16 (Reuters) – China’s economy picked up speed early in 2026 on strong exports and policy support, but cooling retail sales add urgency to Beijing’s efforts to revive …
China’s Economy Leans on Infrastructure as Consumers Pull Back
A steep slide in housing prices has left consumers less prosperous and less willing to spend, but the government is pouring money into new rail lines and other projects.
China says its economy is accelerating despite Iran war turmoil – for now
China said its economy expanded by 5.0% in the first three months of the year, exceeding expectations, as the Iran war upends global trade but warned it faced “volatile” external conditions.
China’s economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war
The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.
