China's Economic Growth: Managing a Delicate Slowdown

China's economy slowed to a three-year low in Q4, growing at 4.5%, with domestic demand and investments dragging. Despite trade tensions and structural issues, it met government targets. Analysts anticipate a continued slowdown, urging incremental stimulus and a focus on domestic consumption for recovery.

China's economic growth has hit a three-year low, with the economy expanding by 4.5% in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics.

While the growth met Beijing's targets, it highlights ongoing challenges, including trade tensions and structural imbalances. The slowdown has sparked discussions among economists about the necessity for targeted stimulus and reforms to boost domestic consumption.

Experts believe this trend may persist, forecasting continued modest growth in 2026 as policymakers navigate an uneven economic landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)