China bets on faster state-backed projects to shore up growth, avoid broad stimulus

China can stabilise economic growth this year by accelerating already-budgeted national infrastructure investment projects, economists and one government adviser said, reducing the likelihood of large-scale ​fiscal stimulus.

Reuters • Jul 16, 2026

China's economy grows at 4.3%, one of its lowest rates on record

Worse-than-expected figures for three months to June come amid concerns over lopsided economy

The Guardian • Jul 15, 2026

China's economic growth cooled more than expected in the second quarter of the year despite robust exports, as local governments and households pulled back spending

Official data showed gross domestic product in the world's second-largest economy expanded 4.3% from a year ago in the April-June quarter, slowing from 5.0% in the prior quarter.

WSJ • Jul 15, 2026

Chinese ETFs see worst June on record, but H1 numbers reveal resilient ETF, wholesale and PBoC demand – WGC's Jia

Gold's weakness last month pushed prices into negative territory in H1, but Chinese gold ETFs still saw notable net inflows in the first six months, while wholesale demand rebounded on a monthly basis in June, according to Ray Jia, research head for China at the World Gold Council (WGC).In the WGC's latest China gold market update, Jia noted that June's pronounced price weakness erased all of gold's earlier gains and resulted in the yellow metal ending the first half of 2026 in the red.

Kitco • Jul 14, 2026

China exports jump at fastest pace since 2021 as AI boom, tariff rush lift trade

China's trade growth accelerated far more than expected in June, as booming global demand for AI hardware and a rush by exporters to beat anticipated tariff hikes turbocharged shipments.

CNBC • Jul 14, 2026

China Exports Surged in June, Exceeding Market Expectations

China's exports surged more than expected in June, defying forecasts of a slowdown and providing a vital boost to an economy still weighed down by weak domestic demand.

WSJ • Jul 14, 2026

China raises EV ambitions with 30% fleet target by 2030

China has unveiled a new carbon-peaking action plan that targets new energy vehicles (NEVs) accounting for 30% of the country's total vehicle fleet by 2030, marking a significant step in the electrification of the world's largest automobile market. The State Council on Thursday released the "15th Five-Year Plan" Carbon Peaking Action Plan, outlining the country's roadmap to peak carbon emissions before 2030.

Invezz • Jul 9, 2026

ETFs in Spotlight as AI Chips Power China's Factory Rebound in June

China's June factory rebound, driven by surging AI hardware exports, puts broad China ETFs in focus as manufacturing and new orders strengthen.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 30, 2026

China's economy picks up in June on rebounding U.S. exports, analysts say

Manufacturing and retail sales recovered in June from the previous month: China Beige Book survey. U.S. importers' frontloading pushed freight rates between Asia and America to their highest in nearly two years: S&P Global.

CNBC • Jun 29, 2026

China Emerges as a Relative Winner From Strait of Hormuz Crisis

A report examines how the war in Iran has weighed on Asian economies, but left China in a more advantageous position.

NYTimes • Jun 29, 2026