China has demonstrated remarkable economic stabilization despite worldwide volatility, according to Achim Steiner, former administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). In an exclusive interview with China Media Group's Wang Zheng on December 16, 2025, Steiner highlighted China's dual success in managing domestic priorities and navigating international headwinds.
“Recent indicators confirm the resilience of China's economic framework,” Steiner noted, pointing to sustained growth in strategic sectors and effective policy responses to global supply chain disruptions. His analysis comes as economists worldwide scrutinize Asia's largest economy for signals about regional recovery patterns.
While global markets face pressure from geopolitical tensions and energy transitions, Steiner emphasized China's focus on technological innovation and green energy investments as stabilizing factors. The comments align with recent data showing increased overseas investor confidence in the Chinese mainland's manufacturing and renewable energy sectors.
As developing nations seek models for economic adaptation, Steiner's insights underscore China's evolving role in shaping multilateral approaches to 21st-century challenges. The full interview will air this week on CMG's flagship current affairs program.
