# Hefei's boom reveals limits of China's state-led manufacturing push

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- Reuters, 2026-09-10 08:25 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/hefeis-boom-reveals-limits-chinas-state-led-manufacturing-push-2026-09-10/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa2696051db2900010ed2ba

> Hefei embodies two contrasting economies: a high-tech manufacturing boom that has made it one of China's fastest-growing cities, alongside consumers cutting back on spending.