# China’s factories rev up, but slower consumption highlights deepening economic imbalances

https://mins.news/en/item/58683

- Reuters, 2026-09-15 03:20 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-factories-rev-up-slower-consumption-highlights-deepening-economic-2026-09-15/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa8b96da4391a0001265f32

> China’s industrial output grew faster in August, but weak consumption and a worsening investment slump intensified concerns about deepening imbalances in the economy.

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