BBC World Business Report

Why is consumer spending falling in China?

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China's consumer spending and investment have fallen to levels unseen since the pandemic but what does that mean for their economy going forward?

Also Donald Trump shares more details on that Iran-US deal at the G7.

And we'll be finding out why tourism is declining in the Caribbean island of Cuba.

Presenter Sarah Rogers
Producer: Barbara George and Aleeza Siddiq
16 Jun 11AM English United Kingdom Business

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