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China's Q2 2026 growth at 4.3%: below Beijing's expectations, but maximal in current context, Fidelity says
China recorded economic growth of 4.3% in the second quarter of 2026, according to an announcement reported on July 22, 2026. This figure is deemed insufficient by Beijing but represents the maximum achievable in the current context, according to Carsten Roemheld, capital markets strategist at Fidelity Investments, a multinational specializing in asset management. Chinese consumers' preference for saving fuels a price war in the manufacturing industry. Despite these challenges, Roemheld anticipates the emergence of new global leaders from China.