Tech boom powers China's factories but economic imbalances deepen as consumption slows — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tech-boom-powers-china-s-factories-but-economic-imbalances-deepen-as-consumption-slowsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. China Tech Boom Powers Factories While Consumption Faltershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tech-boom-powers-china-s-factories-but-economic-imbalances-deepen-as-consumption-slowshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tech-boom-powers-china-s-factories-but-economic-imbalances-deepen-as-consumption-slows#u70081Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:25:16 +0000China is experiencing a divergence in economic activity as an industrial and technology boom accelerates factory output while domestic consumption and retail sales slow down. August retail sales missed forecasts, and a deep investment slump continues to pile pressure on Beijing. Weak domestic demand weighs heavily on broader economic momentum, highlighting persistent structural imbalances within the country. While manufacturing sectors show robust growth, lagging consumer spending creates friction that policymakers must address to stabilize the national economy.Why it mattersThe sluggish consu