China’s July Economy Slows as New Growth Drivers Emerge

China’s Industrial Output Growth Misses Estimates

China’s Industrial Output Growth Misses Estimates - Industrial production expanded 4.5% in July, as robust tech and new-energy vehicle manufacturing struggled to offset drags from severe weather, safety suspensions and a prolonged property slump

Taiwan: Record Defense Spending; China’s Economy Slows in July

China’s GDP growth dropped to a more than three-year low in the second quarter. We take a closer look at the engines driving the country’s economic growth—and which one is failing to fire. Taiwan’s 2027 defense spending of $35 billion is a new record for the island. It marks a 16 percent increase from a year earlier, and Taiwan’s president called it an investment in peace. A U.S. aircraft carrier is shifting from the Pacific to the Middle East. …

China's Economy Slows as Industrial Output, Retail Sales Miss Forecasts ...

China’s July Economy Slows as New Growth Drivers Emerge

China’s economic indicators generally weakened and fell short of expectations last month amid extreme weather, significant rainfall, and geopolitical tensions. Nevertheless, the economy remained stable, with new growth engines supporting a transition toward higher-quality development. Industrial output grew by 4.5% in July compared to a year earlier, a slowdown from the 5.3% increase recorded in […] The post China’s July Economy Slows as New Gro…