MARKETS02:35 UTC21h ago 1 min readSource: NYT Business

China’s Economy Leans on Infrastructure as Consumers Pull Back

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China’s Economy Leans on Infrastructure as Consumers Pull Back
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A steep slide in housing prices has left consumers less prosperous and less willing to spend, but the government is pouring money into new rail lines and other projects.

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  • / The decline in housing prices has reduced consumer confidence and spending in China.
  • / The Chinese government is investing heavily in infrastructure projects like rail lines to stimulate the economy.
  • / This shift indicates a reliance on government spending to offset decreased consumer activity.

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