China fourth-quarter growth slows to 4.5%, weakest in nearly three years as consumption misses forecasts

Jan 19, 2026 - 18:00
China fourth-quarter growth slows to 4.5%, weakest in nearly three years as consumption misses forecasts
China's economic growth slowed to the weakest level in nearly three years in the fourth quarter as retail sales fell to the lowest level since late 2022.