#China economy

China is expected to set its 2026 GDP growth target at 4.5% to 5%. This shift signals Beijing's focus on high-quality development and structural reforms.

China's birth rate fell to a record low in 2025 despite state incentives. Explore the causes of this demographic crisis and its impact on the global economy.

China's new home prices fell 3% YoY in December 2025, according to NBS data. The decline across 70 cities highlights ongoing challenges for the Chinese economy.

As of Jan 2026, China's rural elderly face a heating crisis due to meager pensions. Explore the structural issues and the debate over China rural pension reform 2026.

China's 2025 trade surplus record reaches a historic $1.19 trillion as manufacturers diversify into ASEAN and Africa, offsetting declining US exports.

The 2026 China car market outlook indicates stagnant domestic sales and cooling EV exports. Reuters warns of trade barriers and slowing demand affecting global trade.

Morgan Stanley has revised its yuan forecast for Q1 2026 to 6.85 per US dollar, driven by strong exports and Fed rate cuts, though deflation remains a risk.

On Jan 9, 2026, China launched a food delivery anti-monopoly probe targeting price wars and subsidies. The State Council aims to end 'involutionary' competition in the tech sector.

On January 8, 2026, the People's Daily highlighted China economic resilience 2026, claiming the nation has successfully withstood US tariffs and tech curbs.

Starting Jan 1, 2026, the China contraceptive tax 2026 imposes a 13% sales tax on birth control products. Explore how this controversial policy aims to boost birth rates amidst a shrinking population.

On Dec 31, 2025, Xi Jinping's 2026 New Year speech emphasized technological breakthroughs in chips and a policy of global openness despite tensions in Taiwan.

Hainan island duty-free sales 2025 reached $71.25 million in Sanya within five days of a new customs policy. Analysts weigh if this signals a shift from real estate reliance.