China is the world's largest manufacturing industrial economy and exporter of goods. China is widely regarded as the "powerhouse of manufacturing", "the factory of the world" and the world's …

4 days ago · Factory output growth slowed to a 15-month low, while retail sales posted their worst performance since the country abruptly ended its draconian "zero-COVID" curbs, highlighting the …

Dec 12, 2025 · Investment in manufacturing, infrastructure and property is expected to fall this year, a remarkable turn for an economy whose growth reshaped the world.

4 days ago · Retail sales slowed and investment contracted compared to previous years as Chinese policymakers aim to make domestic demand a top priority in 2026. China’s economic slowdown …

4 days ago · China's retail sales growth and industrial production missed estimates in November while investment, including in property, declined more than expected.

4 days ago · Breaking news and top stories on the state of China's economy. The latest economic data, reports and updates from China, including GDP growth and unemployment rates.

2 days ago · China’s markets shed the “uninvestable” tag this year. To bury it for good, investors say an acceleration in the domestic economy is needed so the bullishness doesn’t fizzle out.

BEIJING, December 11, 2025 — China’s economy maintained solid momentum in the third quarter of 2025, bringing year-to-date GDP growth to 5.2% year on year. Accommodative fiscal and monetary …

Dec 10, 2025 · Strong manufacturing base a driving force behind overseas expansion, but industry leaders and analysts say hurdles remain. The assessment is up from October’s forecast, with the …

Dec 10, 2025 · The head of the International Monetary Fund has urged China to fix its economic imbalances, echoing longstanding calls for the world's second-largest economy to rely more on …