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Hong Kong Businesses Brace as China's Growth Hits Three-Year Low
Weaker second-quarter expansion in mainland China raises questions for local firms reliant on trade and investment flows.
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China's economy expanded 4.3 percent year on year in the second quarter, the slowest pace in more than three years, according to data reported by hongkongfp.com. Strong exports linked to the global AI boom provided some offset but could not fully counter trade disruptions.
Hong Kong companies that supply components or services to mainland manufacturers may face softer demand in coming quarters. Local business groups have already flagged concerns about export orders and cross-border investment decisions.
The figures come as Hong Kong continues to position itself as an international financial gateway, making any sustained slowdown in the mainland a direct consideration for banks, logistics operators and professional services firms here.
Sources: hongkongfp.com.
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