Insight ReportChina’s Fast-Growing Shows Signs of Continued Slowing Coresight Research December 29, 2018 Executive SummaryKey economic data from November show the once break-neck pace of China’s economic growth has continued to slow. Retail sales grew 8.1% in November, the slowest rate of growth in 15 years, according to China’s National Bureau of Statistics. The government is also seeking to rein in debt, so has been cutting spending on infrastructure – once used as a key tool to drive economic growth. The government has responded to slowing economic growth with new initiatives to stimulate demand – especially given the uncertainty caused by the US trade dispute. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Tariffs Prompt Pull-Forward Purchases: What Are Consumers Buying Early?—Data GraphicAnalyst Corner: Beauty’s Back! The US Beauty Market Bounces Back, with Madhav Pitaliya and John MercerEconomic Confidence Climbs; Financial Optimism Turns Positive: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 23, 2025—InfographicUS Store Tracker Extra, February 2025: Bankruptcies Push Total Closed Retail Space Toward 85 Million Square Feet
