Chinese growth at its weakest since Covid 19 era in second quarter • FRANCE 24 English

France 24 France 24 — 5min

Official data released on Wednesday shows China's GDP grew 4.3% in the second quarter, compared to a year prior.

The last time quarterly growth was that weak was in late 2022, when China was feeling the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Slow consumer demand, despite a surge in exports, helps explain the slowdown.

Also in this edition, Gibraltar's business community breathes a sigh of relief as the physical border between the British overseas territory and Spain is removed.
##China ##Economy ##Stimulus

Read more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/C3Xz.y

🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen
🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN

🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/

Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen
Follow us on X: https://f24.my/Xen
Bluesky: https://f24.my/BSen and Threads: https://f24.my/THen
Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen
Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKen
Get the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen