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China's Q2 GDP grew by 5.2%, slightly exceeding expectations but slower than Q1's 5.4%. Retail sales slowed to 4.8%, while industrial output reached 6.8%. Trade tensions with the US impacted growth, with a slump in real estate investment. Unemployment remained at 5%, and the government implemented stimulus measures, including interest rate cuts and increased liquidity. Despite export resilience to other markets, economists warn of underlying economic fragility and advocate for further fiscal stimulus and structural reforms.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.