China's Consumer Spending Remains Weak
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jan 19, 2026, 16:51 IST | Updated: Jan 19, 2026, 16:51 IST
China's consumer spending remains weak due to declining confidence, a struggling property market, high household savings, and job market worries, even as the economy met its 2025 growth target largely through strong exports, creating an imbalance with weak domestic demand that officials are trying to stimulate with subsidies and rate cuts but face challenges with structural issues and global trade tensions.
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