China Economy News Today (December 3, 2025): Services Slow, Property Stress Deepens as Beijing Targets 5% Growth in 2026
China’s services sector slowed in November, with a private PMI dropping to 52.1 and employment shrinking for a fourth month. Mainland and Hong Kong stocks fell on weak services data and renewed concerns over developer Vanke’s debt. Beijing is expected to set a 2026 GDP growth target near 5% and increase support for small firms. The property crisis persists, with Morgan Stanley estimating 400 billion yuan in annual mortgage subsidies may be needed.