China posts slowest quarterly growth since 2022 as investment slumps, fanning stimulus calls

That second-quarter growth came below Beijing's full-year growth target range of 4.5% to 5%, the least ambitious goal in decades.

# China posts slowest quarterly growth since 2022 as investment slumps, fanning stimulus calls That second-quarter growth came below Beijing's full-year growth target range of 4.5% to 5%, the least ambitious goal in decades. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/15/china-gdp-retail-sales-investment-june-.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*