China’s Economy Stumbles in Sign Rebound Hinges on More Stimulus
China’s economic activity unexpectedly faltered to start the year, breaking the momentum of a recovery sparked by stimulus ...
China says its economy grew 5 percent last year. It probably didn’t.
Now, the government’s final figures for 2024 are in. Lo and behold, the economy grew at exactly 5 percent, not a decimal more ...
China's economy meets official growth target, but many feel worse off
China's economy grew 5% last year, matching the government's target, but in a lopsided fashion, with many people complaining ...
China’s economy loses momentum ahead of new year holiday
The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index fell to 49.1, the lowest since August, missing economists’ forecast for ...
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Decoding China’s Local GDP Targets in 2025
China's provinces set local 2025 GDP growth targets, mostly around 5%, with higher goals in regions like Hainan and Tibet.
China's industrial profits fall 3.3% in 2024, third year in the red
Profits at China's industrial firms fell for a third straight year in 2024, official data showed on Monday, underlining the ...
China's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy
China’s population has fallen for the third straight year, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world’s second most populous nation that is now facing both an aging population and an eme ...
China’s economy grows more than expected. But fears of Trump tariffs loom
China’s economy grew more than expected in the last three months of 2024, official data showed on Friday, as it awaits the ...
China's Economy Faces Historic Setback Not Seen in Over Half a Century
Beijing hit its GDP growth target of 5 percent in 2024, according to its statistics bureau—but deflationary pressures remain.
China’s Economy Is Burdened by Years of Excess. Here’s How Bad It Really Is.
Overindebtedness, overbuilding and overcapacity are causing problems at home and abroad.
China’s factory activity contracts in January for the first time in 4 months
An official survey shows that China’s factory activity contracted in January for the first time in four months.