Economic Buzz: China fixed-asset investment rises despite property slump

China?s fixed-asset investment rose 1.8% in January?February 2026, rebounding from a 3.8% contraction in 2025. Strong infrastructure spending, up 11.4%, and a 3.1% increase in manufacturing investment offset an 11.1% drop in property investment. Excluding real estate, investment climbed 5.2%, highlighting resilience in the broader economy. On a monthly basis, investment increased 0.4% in February, extending January?s growth but at a slower pace.

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