China’s economy grows at slowest pace in years despite AI and EV boom

China’s economy grew at its slowest pace since the COVID-19 period, reflecting persistent structural headwinds and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. The weak growth outlook underscores continued pressure on efforts to boost domestic consumption, keeping near-term demand-sensitive risk elevated.

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China’s economy grew at its slowest pace since the COVID-19 period, reflecting persistent structural headwinds and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. The weak growth outlook underscores continued pressure on efforts to boost domestic consumption, keeping near-term demand-sensitive risk elevated.