# A1 German News | China's Growth Falls to 4.3%

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Podcast: [Learn German A1 | Slow Easy German News, Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/learn-german-a1-with-news-slow-easy-german-for-beginners-7758898)
Published: 2026-07-16T03:41:54+00:00
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## Resource

Learn with slow German news for A1 listening practice.In this episode: China's economy slows to 4.3% growth, below its target, as weak domestic demand and higher oil prices weigh on the picture. Also: Scientists confirm a new monkey species in a Congo forest, with orange lips, a black face, and only one blurry early photo.Today’s German focus: liegen bei = to be at / to stand at. Vocabulary: das Wachstum (growth), die Nachfrage (demand), das Ziel (goal).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-07-16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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