China economy weakens further in May as retail sales post first drop in over three years — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-economy-weakens-further-in-may-as-retail-sales-post-first-drop-in-over-three-yearsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. China's economy weakens as May retail sales drop for first time in over three yearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-economy-weakens-further-in-may-as-retail-sales-post-first-drop-in-over-three-yearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-economy-weakens-further-in-may-as-retail-sales-post-first-drop-in-over-three-years#u1253Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:41:12 +0000China’s economy showed further signs of weakening in May, with retail sales of consumer goods declining for the first time since late 2022, while industrial output grew but slower than expected. Household spending remains under pressure, deepening concerns over domestic demand. Urban investment also contracted more than anticipated, signaling broader economic strain. Analysts warn of deepening imbalances despite strong export performance.What's confirmed:China’s total retail sales of social consumer goods fell 0.6% year-over-year in May, the first decline in over three years, according to offi