China misses growth target for first time since Covid as Iran turmoil roils global trade
- Posted on July 15, 2026
- By CNN
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In brief
China's economic expansion has decelerated significantly in Q2, marking the first instance of missing growth targets in the post-pandemic era. The slowdown reflects mounting domestic pressures including weak consumer demand and industrial challenges, compounded by international instability stemming from Middle Eastern tensions affecting global supply chains. Economists warn this trend could reshape regional trade dynamics and investment patterns.
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China misses growth target for first time since Covid as Iran turmoil roils global trade
China is struggling to offset economic challenges both at home and abroad, as its economy grew at a slower-than-expected pace in the second quarter of the year.
