Economist: Three highlights shaped China's economy in 2025 chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-01-19 10:24

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202601/19/WS696d95f8a310d6866eb34772.html China's economy expanded by 5 percent in real terms in 2025. Guan Tao, global chief economist of BOCI China, told China Perspective that three highlights shaped the nation's economic performance in 2025: major economic indicators hit set targets; the macro narrative changed with technological advances and emerging consumption phenomena; and stock and foreign exchange markets proved resilient under intense external shocks.