China Leads Global Economic Growth with 5% GDP Surge in 2025
China’s economy grew 5% in 2025, contributing 30% to global growth. IMF raises 2026 forecast to 4.5%, signaling sustained momentum.
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China’s economy grew 5% in 2025, contributing 30% to global growth. IMF raises 2026 forecast to 4.5%, signaling sustained momentum.
Japan’s corporate bankruptcies surpassed 10,000 in 2025, driven by inflation, interest rates, and China-related risks. Small firms faced the toughest challenges.
China’s shifting economic strategy balances record exports with domestic consumption reforms, reshaping global trade dynamics in 2026.
Hainan’s Free Trade Port exceeds 100,000 foreign trade entities, driven by new policies and surging business interest, signaling robust economic growth in 2026.
Hong Kong achieves 3.2% GDP growth in 2025, strengthens financial hub status, and aligns with national tech development strategies for 2026.
Japan’s GDP ranking may fall behind India in 2026 due to a weak yen, tourism slowdown, and diplomatic tensions with the Chinese mainland, warns Kyodo News.
Soaring prices of rice and eggs in Japan strain household budgets, with staple foods becoming unaffordable luxuries for many in 2025.
Amid Western skepticism, China’s economy in 2025 demonstrates resilience through dynamic balance, sustained investment, and adaptive labor markets.
A KPMG report reveals 94% of multinational corporations remain confident in China’s 2026 economic outlook, with 75% planning sustained or increased investments in the Chinese mainland.
China criticizes U.S. tariffs and industrial policies, warning of global supply chain disruptions and urging dialogue to resolve 2025 trade tensions.
China unveils updated 2025 foreign investment catalogue, expanding sectors for overseas capital and emphasizing regional growth strategies.
Netflix and Paramount Skydance clash in a high-stakes bid for Warner Bros. Discovery’s assets, signaling major shifts in global streaming and Asia’s digital content landscape.
Hainan’s new customs operations in 2025 enhance global market access, attracting international firms with zero-tariff policies and streamlined regulations.
Singaporean scholar Lawrence Loh highlights China’s 2025 economic resilience and high-quality growth plans, signaling global benefits ahead.
China’s private businesses drive 2025 economic growth through tech innovation and cross-strait collaboration, facing new opportunities and challenges in global markets.
China prioritizes domestic consumption and income growth in its 2026 economic strategy, balancing supply expansion with demand stimulation.
China’s Politburo outlines 2026 economic priorities, emphasizing coordinated policies and quality growth ahead of key planning meetings.
China’s record $1 trillion trade surplus in 2025 reflects global supply chain evolution, offering opportunities for international economic collaboration.
International institutions commend China’s 2025 economic performance, highlighting technological leadership and structural reforms as key growth drivers amid global challenges.
Japan’s agri-fisheries sector faces new crisis as political tensions trigger market collapse, with sea cucumber prices dropping 65% in December 2025.