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: What Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu?: Insights Presented at RLC Global Forum 2025Analyst Corner: Can Technology Adoption Decelerate the Store Closure Trend? Three Recommendations from Manik BhatiaFinancial Sentiment Turns Negative; Tariff Pessimism Deepens; Inflationary Trade-Down Persists: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 29: New Look Closes Additional Stores
