Economy News China S Economy In 3 Charts

China likely to chase 5% GDP growth in 2026 in bid to end deflation

BEIJING, Dec 3 (Reuters) - China is likely to stick to its current annual economic growth target of around 5% next year, government advisers and analysts said, a goal that would require authorities to ... Read More

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Three economic flashpoints for 2026

China's top leaders are expected to discuss economic plans for the year ahead during an annual meeting next week. Read More

China Services Activity Slows Again in Sign of Frail Economy

China’s services activity expanded at the weakest pace in five months, a private survey showed, adding more evidence of sluggish consumer demand that’s putting further pressure on a slowing economy. Read More

Despite US trade war, OECD expects global economy will grow 3.2% this year

The world economy has proven surprisingly durable in the face of President Donald Trump’s trade wars, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Tuesday, upgrading its outlook for ... Read More

The Chinese economy will slow in the year ahead

Three questions loom over China’s economy in 2026. Will retail sales suffer from a period of “payback”, as consumers refrain from replacing cars, phones and appliances upgraded in 2025 with the help ... Read More

China’s Economy Holds Steady, but Consumers Grow More Cautious

A further increase in China’s trade surplus failed to fully offset the effects of a worsening housing market, which has left consumers wary. By Keith Bradsher Reporting from Beijing Strong exports and ... Read More

China's economy jolted by weakest factory output, retail sales growth in over a year

By Joe Cash BEIJING (Reuters) -China's factory output and retail sales grew at their weakest pace in over a year in October, piling pressure on policymakers to revamp the $19 trillion export-driven ... Read More

India Surges Ahead While US, China, Russia Struggle: Harvard Economist Reveals Stunning Post-Covid Growth Story

While global rating agencies continue to place their trust in India’s economy, top economists are calling it the fastest-growing major economy after COVID-19, leaving even superpowers behind. Read More

China's economy jolted by weakest factory output, retail sales growth in over a year

China's factory output and retail sales hit weakest pace in over a year Data highlight twin economic challenges of low domestic demand, trade-war strains Policymakers face urgent need for reform amid ... Read More