Economy News Imf Upgrades Its Forecast For China’s Economy, But Says Reforms Are Needed To Support Growth

IMF raises China growth forecast to 5% for 2025, citing resilience

The assessment is up from October's forecast, with the fund citing government stimulus and lower tariffs as drivers China's economy is projected to grow by 5 per cent in 2025 before slowing to 4.5 per ... Read More

IMF urges China to take the 'brave choice': curb exports, boost consumption

The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday urged China to make the "brave choice" of speeding up structural reform, as pressure grows on the world's second-largest economy to shift towards a ... Read More

China's economy stalls in November as calls grow for reform

China's factory output and retail sales grew at their weakest pace in over a year in November, compounding challenges for policymakers who are struggling to find fresh ways to keep the $19 trillion ... Read More

IMF urges China to address economic imbalances as trade surplus hits $1 trillion

The head of the International Monetary Fund has urged China to fix its economic imbalances, echoing longstanding calls for the world's second-largest economy to rely more on domestic spending and inve ... Read More

Advancing Reforms Can Enhance Prospects – China Economic Update

According to the World Bank’s latest China Economic Update, Advancing Reforms, Enhancing Prospects, growth is estimated at 4.9% in 2025 and projected at 4.4% in 2026, as existing headwinds are ... Read More