China’s High-Tech Boom Seen Failing to Halt Slowdown of Economy
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- China’s economy likely kicked off the second half of 2026 in much the same way it saw out the first, with a booming technology sector failing to make up for an historic investment slump and sluggish consumption.
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China’s economy likely kicked off the second half of 2026 in much the same way it saw out the first, with a booming technology sector failing to make up for an historic investment slump and sluggish consumption.
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