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China industrial output and retail sales slump amid growing economic slowdown

China industrial output and retail sales slump amid growing economic slowdown

China's industrial output and retail sales growth slowed in July amid extreme weather and weak domestic demand, increasing pressure on policymakers for support.

Business ·17 Aug 2026, 20:40 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read