Tag: Chinese leaders

• Tuesday, July 17th 2018 - 09:24 UTC

  China's growth declines in second quarter; expanding government debt trims Beijing's credit rating

  

  China's economic growth slowed in the quarter ending in June, adding to challenges for Beijing amid a mounting tariff battle with Washington. The world's second-largest economy expanded by 6.7%, down from the previous quarter's 6.8%, the government reported Monday.