The Economist

China hits its GDP target—in a weird way

I N A CHAOTIC world, China did the predictable thing. Its economy met the official growth target for 2025, according to ...

China's economy grows 5% in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Trump's tariffs

Chinese exports to the U.S. suffered after President Donald Trump began raising tariffs last year, but the decline was offset ...

China hits 2025 GDP growth target on export boom, but can't shake domestic chill

China's economy grew 5.0% last year, meeting the government's target by seizing a record share of global demand for goods to ...

China quietly builds worldwide space network, alarming US over future military power

China reportedly builds satellite facilities across Africa and Latin America, extending its Belt and Road strategy to space ...

One Year Into Trump 2.0, Global Survey Shows More People See China Rising

Most respondents in almost all the surveyed countries believed that, a year into Trump’s second term, China is on the verge ...

China Purchased No U.S. Soybeans For An Unprecedented Fifth Straight Month

U.S. soybean famers look for markets in addition to China as the trade war with the United States continues, countries like ...

China’s big people shortage just got bigger, and the risks are growing too

China faces a shrinking population and record-low birth rates, challenging economic growth and straining pensions and ...

China's economy is rising, but many citizens are left behind, analysts say

China's National Bureau of Statistics released data on its 2025 GDP growth Monday. Analysts say it reveals strong economic ...