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

China has reported its economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite U.S. President Donald ...

China fourth-quarter growth slows to 4.5%, weakest in nearly three years as consumption misses forecasts

China's economic growth slowed to the weakest level in nearly three years in the fourth quarter as retail sales fell to the lowest level since late 2022.

To sustain prosperity as its population shrinks, China will have to invest big at home

Exports played an outsized role in delivering this headline growth. Despite a simmering trade war with the United States, ...

China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged despite slowing economic growth

China's central bank held its loan prime rates unchanged as the authorities sought to bolster the economy with targeted ...

China economy poised to hit 2025 growth target despite weaker Q4, outlook darkens

BEIJING, Jan 19 (Reuters) - China's economic growth likely slowed to a three‑year low in the fourth quarter as domestic ...

China’s Economic Momentum Weakens Despite Meeting 5% Growth Goal

China’s economy lost more momentum last quarter even as it met the government’s target in 2025, in another year of lopsided growth that will be hard to sustain in an era of protectionism around the ...

China’s birth rate drops to record low as economy hits target despite US trade war

China clocked its lowest birth rate on record in 2025 as its population shrank for the fourth year in a row, deepening a ...

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 ...

Understanding Socialist Economies: China, Cuba, and North Korea Explained

Explore how socialist market economies operate in China, Cuba, and North Korea, balancing state control and market elements ...