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China investment slump deepens as economy shows signs of weakness - Financial Times
China economy, fixed-asset investment, property slump
Fixed-asset investment growth fell to 3.4% YoY in Q2 2024, down from 4.1% in Q1. Real estate investment declined 10.1% YoY — now 30% below peak 2021 levels. Manufacturing investment rose only 9.5%, while infrastructure growth slowed to 5.2%, signaling broad-based softening.
Emphasizes exogenous pressures and cyclical adjustment; minimizes agency, regulatory sequencing (e.g., dual carbon vs. growth trade-offs), or fiscal/monetary coordination gaps.
Responsible stewardship amid complex, uncontrollable macro forces
China's investment growth slowed to 3.4% in Q2 2024 amid property sector weakness and overcapacity.
No discussion of local government debt dynamics or LGFV liquidity stress; No mention of export-oriented manufacturing exposure to US/EU tariff regimes; No reference to household balance sheet deterioration limiting consumption-led recovery
The story moves blame, risk, or obligation away from the main actor toward external forces, partners, regulators, or abstract systems. Watch for loaded terms such as signs of weakness, structural adjustment, cyclical softening. The distribution reads as editorial reporting. A pressure point: No discussion of local government debt dynamics or LGFV liquidity stress.
China’s fixed-asset investment grew 3.4% year-on-year in Q2 2024.
‘Fixed-asset investment grew 3.4 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter, the weakest pace since at least 2020, according to official data released on Friday.’
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Q2 2024 YoY, lowest since pandemic-era lows
YoY decline, reflecting ongoing sector contraction