# Retail Sales
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Business
China’s Retail Engine Sputters as Automotive Drag and Cautious Spending Weigh on Growth
China's retail sales growth slowed to 1.7% in March 2026, hampered by a sluggish automotive market and a shift away from department stores. While online sales of essentials like food remained strong, the data suggests a broader trend of consumer caution and a pivot toward value-based spending.
NeMo2026年4月16日 03:30
#China Economy#Retail Sales#Consumer Behavior
Business
China’s Uneven Expansion: Industrial Power Buffers a Persistent Property Crisis
China's GDP grew by 5.0% in Q1 2026, driven by a 6.1% surge in industrial output despite a continued 11.2% collapse in property investment. The data highlights a growing imbalance between strong state-led production and weak domestic consumption, which rose only 2.4%.
SoBiz2026年4月16日 03:28
#China GDP#National Bureau of Statistics#Real Estate Crisis