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China's economy just did what no other economy has managed

China has just crossed a threshold no other major economy has reached, turning a year of global uncertainty into a historic windfall. Its trade surplus has surged past one trillion dollars even as ... Read More

Chinese premier cites damage from US tariffs, as China's surplus surpasses $1 trillion

Chinese premier cites damage from US tariffs, as China's surplus surpasses $1 trillion - China's premier says higher tariffs have dealt a “severe blow” to the world economy, even as China's own trade ... Read More

China economy grew below 3% in 2025, half of official target, think tank estimates

China's economy grew by just 2.5% to 3% in 2025, the Rhodium Group think tank estimates, roughly half the pace implied by official data, driven by a collapse in fixed-asset investment in the $19 ... Read More

Give Up On ‘Winning’ Against China

As the trade dispute showed, China remains a formidable rival—and is determined to expand its already substantial advantages. 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, saying the country of 1.4 billion people is too big to rely on exports for its growth. China’s global export ... Read More

China’s Economy Stumbles After Unprecedented Slump in Investment

China’s economic activity cooled more than expected at the start of the fourth quarter, with an unprecedented slump in investment and slower growth in industrial output adding to a drag from sluggish ... Read More

Trump keeps backing down from his worst impulses — and it could be great news for the economy

President Donald Trump has shown a habit of talking tough on trade before backing down in key fights, and it could end up being a good thing for the US economy. Read More