# China’s retail sales slow again as Beijing struggles to revive consumer spending

https://mins.news/en/item/58995

- euronews, 2026-09-15 08:56 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/09/15/chinas-retail-sales-slow-again-as-beijing-struggles-to-revive-consumer-spending

> China’s retail sales rose just 0.4% in August, their slowest growth since the recovery began and the second monthly slowdown in a row. The figures highlight Beijing’s limited progress in reviving consumer spending even as factory output accelerates.

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