China's retail sales in May

China’s #economy withstood pressures, maintaining stable growth momentum this year. Highlights of the economic data: -Value-added industrial output up 5.8% y-o-y -Retail sales of consumer goods up 6.4% y-o-y -Foreign trade up 2.7% y-o-y -Service production index up 6.2% y-o-y pic.x.com/ZSoSPgByGN

Caixin argues that unless there is a significant extension of fiscal policy support for consumption—for example through the trade-in voucher program—"China’s economic growth will likely slow in the second half of this year." www.caixinglobal.com/2025-06-17/analysis-why-china-faces-growth-slowdown-despite-strong-consumption-102331412.html

According to latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics, China's economy continued its strong recovery in May, driven by a multi-pronged package of government stimulus policies. #China #ChineseEconomy www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202506/16/WS684f87d3a310a04af22c6799.html

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