China’s Economic Slowdown: A Pandemic-Era Slump Threatens Global Growth

Beijing, Tuesday, 16 June 2026.
China’s economy is facing its deepest slowdown since the COVID-19 pandemic, with consumer spending and investment plummeting to historic lows. The downturn, driven by deflation and a collapsing property sector, has slashed GDP growth forecasts for 2026 and sent shockwaves through global supply chains. Analysts warn of a ‘two-speed’ economy—where AI-driven exports surge while domestic demand crumbles—raising urgent questions about Beijing’s ability to revive confidence without effective stimulus.