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China’s economic growth hits slowest pace in more than three years
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China’s economy grew at its weakest pace in more than three years during the second quarter, data showed Wednesday, missing expectations even as strong exports driven by the global AI boom helped offset trade disruptions caused by the Middle East war.
More neutral wording: China's economy grew at a slower rate than anticipated during the second quarter, according to data released Wednesday.
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A years-long crisis in the property sector and a persistent slump in domestic spending have left leaders reliant on exports to meet growth targets.
More neutral wording: A prolonged crisis in the property sector and a sustained decline in domestic spending have prompted leaders to rely on exports to achieve growth targets.
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However, the US-Israeli war on Iran has threatened that as it chokes shipping through the Strait of Hormuz – a vital transit route through which a fifth of global oil and natural gas normally passes.
More neutral wording: However, the conflict between the US and Israel in Iran has raised concerns about disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a significant transit route for a fifth of global oil and natural gas.
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“In the first half of the year, the national economy operated within a reasonable range,” the NBS said in a statement.
More neutral wording: The National Bureau of Statistics stated that the national economy operated within a reasonable range during the first half of the year.
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“There are many unstable and uncertain external factors, and the domestic contradiction of strong supply and weak demand is prominent.
More neutral wording: The statement indicated that several unstable and uncertain external factors exist, and the domestic issue of surplus supply and weak demand is significant.
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Domestic demand dampened by low income expectations remains China’s “weakest link”, Yue Su of The Economist Intelligence Unit told AFP.
More neutral wording: According to Yue Su of The Economist Intelligence Unit, domestic demand in China remains weak due to low income expectations, which is identified as a significant constraint.
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“We therefore expect policymakers to place greater emphasis on boosting consumption in the second half of the year and into early 2027” through fiscal stimulus packages, increased minimum wages or directing wage growth towards frontline workers, she said.
More neutral wording: She stated that policymakers should prioritize boosting consumption through fiscal stimulus packages, increased minimum wages, or wage growth directed towards frontline workers, according to her analysis.
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But analyst Zhang Zhiwei said the Government was unlikely to change its policy stance in the coming months as a result of the latest figures.
More neutral wording: Analyst Zhang Zhiwei indicated that the government was unlikely to alter its policy position in the near future following the latest economic data.
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“We need to keep in mind that the first-quarter GDP growth was strong at 5%.
More neutral wording: 5-5%.