EconomyEconomists flag property slump and energy shocks weighing on activity amid Mideast conflictPeople walk along a shopping street in Shanghai on July 1. China's economic growth is expected to slow to 4.6% in the second quarter, down from 5% in the January-March period, according to a survey. © ReutersANNE CHANJuly 6, 2026 15:01 JSTHONG KONG -- China's growth likely slowed in the April-June quarter amid uncertainty in the Middle East and weak domestic demand, according to the latest survey of economists.