China reports second-quarter GDPsecond-quarter GDP growth at 4.3% missing forecast targets
China's economy slows to 4.3% annual growth in April-JuneChina posts slowest GDP growth since 2022 at 4.3% in second quarter, missing forecastBreaking | China’s second-quarter GDP growth misses mark, with lowest reading since end of 2022China economic growth falls sharply, missing targetChina's GDP growth rate slows sharply to 4.3% in second quarterChina's Q2 GDP growth cools to 3-1/2-year low, structural imbalances complicate policyChina's GDP growth rate of 4.3% marks slowest pace in over three yearsChina’s economy grew at a 4.3% annual pace in the last quarter, slowest since late 2022China's economic growth slows to weakest pace in three years despite export boom: Here's why
China's economy grew at 4.3% annually in the second quarter from April to June, marking the slowest pace since late 2022 and falling below analysts' expectations.
Weak domestic demand and an oil shock from the Iran war outweighed stronger production and exports, revealing structural imbalances as investment flows toward advanced technologies while job-creating sectors lag.
This slowdown signals growing economic fragility that could complicate China's policy response amid global trade tensions.
- China's GDP growth has declined from over 10% in the early 2010s to under 5% in recent years as the economy matures.
- The National Bureau of Statistics has faced criticism for data accuracy during periods of significant economic stress since 2020.
- China leads the world in semiconductor manufacturing investment but remains dependent on foreign technology for advanced chip production.
