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China's April economic data underwhelms, with retail sales growth slowing to lowest since 2022
China's economy stumbled in April with consumption, industrial output and investment growth missing expectations.
Source CNBC AI Summary Updated May 18, 2026
Business & Economy 
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Freshness Stale Updated May 18, 2026
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China's economy stumbled in April with consumption, industrial output and investment growth missing expectations.
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