📊Executive Summary

The article discusses the anticipated slowdown in China's GDP growth for Q3 2025, expected to be between 4.7% and 4.8%, which is below the government's target and marks the lowest growth in a year. This economic deceleration is attributed to internal factors such as a collapse in consumer demand and confidence, as well as external pressures from trade tensions, particularly with the U.S. The implications for global supply chains are significant, as reduced demand from China, the world's largest consumer of raw materials, could lead to disruptions in commodity markets and impact international investment flows. Procurement teams should be aware of these developments as they may affect sourcing strategies and component availability....