China fourth-quarter growth slows to 4.5%, weakest in nearly three years as consumption misses forecasts
- Posted on January 19, 2026
- By CNBC
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China fourth-quarter growth slows to 4.5%, weakest in nearly three years as consumption misses forecasts

China's economic growth slowed to the weakest level in nearly three years in the fourth quarter as domestic demand softened.