China Retail Sales Decline 0.6% YoY in May, First Drop Since Covid

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In May, China's total retail sales of social consumer goods decreased by 0.6% year-over-year, marking the first drop in over three years. This figure was below the expected decline of 0.2%. The decline in consumer spending raises concerns over China's economic growth recovery post-COVID-19. Such trends can impact market confidence and economic stability, especially for companies reliant on the Chinese consumer market.