Chinese Mainland’s 2025 Economic Report Card: Key Takeaways
A summary of the Chinese mainland’s 2025 economic report card: consumption, investment, jobs, real estate and trade, and what the data hints at for 2026 growth and policy direction.
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Chinese Mainland and Tanzania Align Development Strategies for Shared Growth
The Chinese mainland and Tanzania agreed in Dar es Salaam to align development plans, boost trade, and revive the TAZARA Railway as part of their six-decade partnership.
Trump’s $100B Venezuela Oil Pitch Falls Flat with CEOs
After Trump’s Jan 9 pitch for a $100B rebuild of Venezuela’s oil sector, major U.S. CEOs cited legal risks and past losses, keeping their powder dry.
China and ROK Chart Win-Win Economic Cooperation
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and ROK President Lee Jae Myung met this Monday in Beijing to boost economic and trade ties and open new win-win cooperation prospects.
Hainan Launches Island-wide Customs Ops to Boost FTP Ambitions
In December 2025, Hainan rolled out island-wide special customs operations as part of its Free Trade Port plan, aiming to attract cutting-edge industries and boost trade and investment.
BOJ Rate Hikes: Rising Mortgage Costs and Investment Slowdown
The Bank of Japan’s recent rate hike is set to increase mortgage burdens, dampen private investment, and raise government debt costs, says Dai-ichi Life’s chief economist Hideo Kumano.
Hainan Set to Become Free Trade Port Tomorrow
Southern Hainan Province on the Chinese mainland will become a Free Trade Port tomorrow, marking a major milestone in China’s trade ambitions.
Inside Hainan’s New Customs Blueprint: Your Free Trade Port Guide
Get to know Hainan’s island-wide special customs operations and Free Trade Port model – freer first-line access, regulated second zones, and free intra-island flow, plus insights from Feng Fei.
Chinese Mainland to Prioritize Domestic Demand in 2026
An official says boosting consumption and investment to expand the Chinese mainland’s domestic demand will top the 2026 economic agenda.
Hainan’s Special Customs Operations Launch Dec 18
Hainan’s special customs operations kick off Dec 18, marking a milestone in the Chinese mainland’s push for openness. Find out how this boost opens doors for investors, entrepreneurs, and travelers.