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World Service,16 Jun 2026,9 mins

Why is consumer spending falling in China?

World Business Express

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China's consumer spending and investment have fallen to levels unseen since the pandemic but what does that mean for their economy going forward? Also Donald Trump shares more details on that Iran-US deal at the G7. And we'll be finding out why tourism is declining in the Caribbean island of Cuba. Presenter Sarah Rogers Producer: Barbara George and Aleeza Siddiq

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