Economy

China consumption growth slows to 5.1% in April as trade war bites

Property sector woes continue to dampen broader demand

20250519 China econs data

A trade-in consumer subsidy program supported sales of household appliances. © Reuters

WATARU SUZUKI and GRACE LI
May 19, 2025 11:24 JST
Updated on May 19, 2025 12:53 JST

SHANGHAI/TOKYO -- China's retail sales grew slower than expected in April, as the trade war with the U.S. dented the impact of government subsidies.

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