World Bank Sees China Growth Slowing to 4.4% in 2026 as Property Strains Persist
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Updated · Devdiscourse · Jul 7
World Bank Sees China Growth Slowing to 4.4% in 2026 as Property Strains Persist
2 articles · Updated · Devdiscourse · Jul 7
Summary
China’s growth is projected to ease to 4.4% in 2026 and 4.3% in 2027, extending a gradual slowdown in the world’s second-largest economy.
Property-sector adjustment and cautious consumer spending are the main drags behind the weaker outlook, according to the World Bank.
A deeper housing slump could further hit household spending, real-estate investment and related industries, adding downside risk to the forecast.
The new outlook comes after the World Bank had kept its 2026 forecast at 4.4% and said stronger fiscal support and AI-led investment could still lift growth above baseline.