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File - Heavy equipment and cars are prepared for shipment by rail in Yantai, eastern China's Shandong province. 20 June 2026

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Video. China's economic growth hits slowest pace in more than three years

Updated: 15/07/2026 - 14:11 GMT+2

China's economy grew 4.3% year on year in the second quarter, its weakest pace since late 2022, as weak domestic demand and a prolonged property downturn outweighed strong exports, increasing pressure on Beijing to provide more economic support.

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