China growth slows as trade turmoil weighs on economy

China's economic growth slows to 5.2% in Q2 due to trade turmoil triggered by tariffs. The economy shows improvement despite challenges, driven by measures to support key sectors like manufacturing with growth in areas such as 3D printing, electric vehicles, and industrial robots. However, retail sales growth and new home prices have declined, reflecting ongoing struggles in the real estate sector as some economists forecast China may miss its annual growth target, aiming to maintain a politically acceptable level of around 4%.