China’s Economy Is Struggling. Why the Market Keeps Rising.
1. China's economy shows weaker retail and industrial activities in July. 2. Chinese stocks gain 27% in 2023 despite sluggish economic data. 3. Markets are optimistic about potential Chinese government stimulus. 4. Consumer confidence is low with negative loan growth for the first time in 20 years. 5. Truce in US-China trade relations may support further stock market gains.