China's economy expanded at 4.3 percent in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, marking the slowest growth rate in recent years. The deceleration reflects a broad economic slump outside of the country's export-oriented manufacturing sector.
The weak performance suggests that while China's manufacturing and export industries remain relatively resilient, other segments of the economy are struggling. This divergence indicates uneven economic momentum across different sectors and raises questions about the sustainability of growth driven primarily by external demand.
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