Thinking About ChinaOpinionDrastic Measures Reveal a Cratering Chinese EconomySaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintA corn vendor waiting for customers at a market in Shenyang in China's northeastern Liaoning Province, on July 9, 2022. STR/AFP via Getty ImagesFan Yu7/15/2022|Updated: 7/21/20220:00X 1CommentaryChina’s GDP likely shrank in the second quarter, contrary to official reports, as the country is seen making attempts on several fronts to desperately boost its ravaged economy.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.