China’s Economic Growth Masks Deeper Vulnerabilities Amid Ongoing Trade Conflict

China’s recent announcement of a 5.2% annual growth rate for the April-June quarter might at first glance suggest an economy weathering stormy waters with ease. Yet beneath this headline figure lies a more complex reality — one that should trigger alarm bells for American policymakers focused on safeguarding our national sovereignty and economic security. Is China's Growth Truly Sustainable or Just Smoke and Mirrors? While Beijing boasts a steady expansion compared to the previous quarter's 5.4%, this marginal slowdown belies critical structural issues. Most notably, consumer prices actually fell by 0.1% in the first half of 2025, signaling weak domestic...