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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Chinese mainland drives 30% of global growth with ¥140T output
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 Chinese Mainland Growth Outlook to 5% in 2025, 4.5% in 2026
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.
UBS Forecasts 3% Global Growth in 2026 as Tariff Effects Ease
UBS predicts global economy will grow ~3% in 2026 as tariff effects ease, but warns US policy uncertainty could create risks.
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Nations Trading with Iran
President Trump announces a 25% tariff on any country trading with Iran, marking a sharp economic escalation and raising global market concerns.
BizTalk Brief: U.S. Seizure of Venezuela’s Leader Triggers Economic Shockwaves
Discover how the U.S. seizure of Venezuela’s president is shaking up global markets, from oil price spikes to economic uncertainty, ahead of CGTN’s BizTalk deep dive.
Could Japan Slip Behind India in Global GDP Rankings?
Japanese media warn that a weak yen, sluggish tourism and diplomatic tensions could see Japan drop behind India in 2026 GDP rankings.
Chinese Modernization Powers Global Prosperity
As China moves from the 14th to the 15th Five-Year Plan, its people-first modernization is driving domestic well-being and global growth through innovation and sustainable solutions.
Mexico-China Trade Expert Reacts to Xi Jinping’s 2026 New Year Message
Mexico-China Chamber president Efren Calvo explains how Xi Jinping’s 2026 New Year message could boost innovation, sustainability and new market access with the Chinese mainland.
China’s 2025: Growth, Innovation, and Global Stability
In 2025, the Chinese mainland posted 5.2% GDP growth, boosted high-tech and green sectors, and launched free-trade moves in Hainan, anchoring global demand and self-reliance.