China’s Economy Leans on Infrastructure as Consumers Pull Back

The New York Times | April 15, 2026, 10:35 p.m. | Original
A steep slide in housing prices has left consumers less prosperous and less willing to spend, but the government is pouring money into new rail lines and other projects.
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