Friday, July 17, 2026

China - Economic Challenges and Risks

China’s Two-Speed Economy Pairs High-Tech Success with Domestic Gloom
https://www.wsj.com/world/china/china-economy-tech-property-03444d83
Soaring exports and tech prowess hide a brutal economic picture and a growing army of underemployed workers at home.
 
China’s trade gap is narrowing. And other surprises
https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2026/07/15/chinas-trade-gap-is-narrowing-and-other-surprises
The world’s second-biggest economy is stumbling into fiscal austerity.