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China’s economy to slow as global growth stays solid, US think tank report says

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Li, H. (2026, October 6). China’s economy to slow as global growth stays solid, US think tank report says. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3369965/chinas-economy-slow-global-growth-stays-solid-us-think-tank-report-says?utm_source=rss_feed

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A report from the Peterson Institute for International Economics forecasts that China’s economy will slow due to overcapacity issues and a weakening real estate market, which are dampening domestic demand. Despite these challenges, the global economy is projected to maintain its current pace of growth. The report also anticipates that Chinese export strength will decline in coming months.

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A US think tank, the Peterson Institute for International Economics, has released a report predicting that China's economy will slow down despite solid global economic growth. According to the report, overcapacity in various industries and an ongoing slump in the property market are major factors negatively impacting domestic demand. Additionally, the report forecasts a weakening of export strength, which currently supports China’s economy. These challenges suggest that internal economic pressures will likely hinder China's economic expansion in the coming period.

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