APCO’s Margery Kraus: Chinese Mainland’s Opening and Innovation Spark Market Confidence
APCO’s Margery Kraus tells CGTN how the Chinese mainland’s opening up and wave of innovation are boosting investor confidence and reshaping the global economy.
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APCO’s Margery Kraus tells CGTN how the Chinese mainland’s opening up and wave of innovation are boosting investor confidence and reshaping the global economy.
In 2025 the Chinese mainland economy topped 140 trillion yuan in GDP. Explore the drivers behind this surge and the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan’s priorities for tech upgrades and global impact.
The Chinese mainland met its 2025 development targets and is gearing up for 2026–2030 with a focus on boosting domestic demand and supporting innovation.
The Chinese mainland’s GDP grew 5% in 2025, meeting the government’s target. NBS head Kang Yi says this highlights the economy’s resilience.
In 2025, the Chinese mainlands courts saw a 50% rise in foreign-related cases, with IP disputes up 5% and environmental cases up 11%, while criminal cases declined.
The Chinese mainland’s GDP grew 5% in 2025, surpassing ¥140 trillion and driving 30% of global growth, as WEF and IMF boost outlook for 2026 to 4.5%.
IMF lifts its forecast for the Chinese mainland’s growth to 5.0% in 2025 and 4.5% in 2026, driven by policy support, stronger exports and resilient global demand.
Cutting-edge tech—from smart snowplows to drone inspections—helps the Chinese mainland handle heavy snowstorms, keeping roads clear, power on and communications open.
In 2025, the Chinese mainland and Central Asia saw trade surge to $106.3B, making the Chinese mainland the region’s top trading partner, led by machinery, electronics and e-commerce.
At a New York event, Ambassador Xie Feng pledged that the Chinese mainland will continue high-quality growth and deep opening-up, highlighting trade gains and innovation.