Ready for a deep dive into the Chinese mainland’s economic performance? CGTN’s Lincoln and Vivienne sat down with economists Zerlina Zeng and John Gong to unpack the 2025 “report card”. Here’s what you need to know:
Consumption: A Steady Fuel
Zeng highlights that household spending bounced back, with retail and services showing solid momentum. Consumers are back in shopping mode, thanks to travel rebounds and online deals 🛍️.
Investment: Cautious Optimism
Gong notes that infrastructure and manufacturing projects kept investments rolling, although private sector funding moved at a slower pace. Companies appear to be eyeing stability over big bets.
Jobs: Holding the Line
Despite global uncertainties, the job market stayed resilient. Employment data points to steady hiring in tech and green industries, easing pressure on graduates entering the workforce 🎓.
Real Estate: Cooling Off
Property sales slowed as regulators aimed to curb debt risks. Prices were mixed across cities, signaling a gradual shift toward more balanced growth.
Trade: Mixed Signals
Exports remained a key growth driver, but import volumes dipped slightly. Zeng and Gong agree that global demand will shape how trade panels in 2026.
Looking ahead, the economists say policy support will likely focus on innovation, domestic demand, and sustainable growth. If 2025 set the stage, 2026 could see the Chinese mainland charting a path toward more balanced and resilient development 🚀.
Reference(s):
Live: China's 2025 economic report card – What the data tells us
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