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China Fixed-Asset Investment Misses Forecasts as Property Slump Persists

Published: Apr. 16, 2026  3:39 p.m.  GMT+8
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Investment growth in China remained subdued in the first quarter, as a prolonged downturn in the property sector continued to weigh on overall activity despite stronger manufacturing spending.

Fixed-asset investment rose 1.7% year-on-year, missing the 2% average forecast in a Caixin survey and easing slightly from the first two months, official data showed Thursday.

China Fixed-Asset Investment Growth Remains Weak

Property development investment fell 11.2%, with the decline widening slightly from the first two months, underscoring the sector’s persistent drag.

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  • China's Q1 fixed-asset investment rose 1.7% YoY, below 2% forecast.
  • Property investment fell 11.2%; excluding property, growth slowed to 4.8%.
  • State-owned investment +7.1%, private -2.2% (+1.3% excl. real estate).
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