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Sep 2024
19m 2s

Why China’s economy is struggling

GOLDMAN SACHS
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After a stronger-than-expected start to the year, China’s economy is showing signs of weakening as the world’s second-largest economy struggles with a real estate downturn, slowing consumer spending, and geopolitical tensions. Goldman Sachs Research’s Hui Shan, chief China economist, shares her outlook for China’s growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi ... Show More
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