Growth has remained broadly stable since the start of the year, despite US tariffs. Still, the economy is weaker than official figures suggest. Fiscal support and exports will continue to be key drivers of growth, but we expect the tailwind from both to fade over the coming quarters. Meanwhile, the government’s “anti-involution” campaign isn’t doing much to address overcapacity, so we expect China’s economy to remain in deflation for some time.
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