Xi tackles slow growth as economy 'hits the brakes'
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Xi tackles slow growth as economy 'hits the brakes'

China's economy stumbled in the second quarter, official data shows, just as the country's top leaders gathered for a key meeting to address its sluggish growth. It grew 4.7% in the three months to June, falling short of expectations after a stronger start in the first three months of 2024. The government's annual growth target is around 5%.