CGTN’s Lincoln and Vivienne recently sat down with leading economists Zerlina Zeng and John Gong to unpack China’s 2025 economic report card. They dove into five key areas:
- Consumption 🚀: Retail sales showed steady pick-up as shoppers bounced back – a positive sign for businesses from Shanghai to Shenzhen.
- Investment 💡: Infrastructure and tech projects kept the momentum going, but private-sector spending remained cautious amid global jitters.
- Jobs 💼: Urban employment held firm, with new positions in services and manufacturing pointing to a stable job market for fresh grads.
- Real Estate 🏠: Housing sales and prices saw a mild rebound, suggesting the sector may be stabilizing after recent challenges.
- Trade 🌐: Exports and imports held steady, reflecting solid demand from key partners in Southeast Asia and beyond.
With these trends, policymakers appear to be balancing support for growth with targeted reforms. As we look ahead to 2026, the focus may shift toward boosting domestic demand and steering sustainable development. For young pros tracking global shifts, these insights offer a glimpse into the future of Asia’s largest economy.
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Live: China's 2025 economic report card – What the data tells us
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