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China’s economy grew 5.2 percent in the first three quarters, exceeding 100 trillion yuan, or about 14.3 trillion U.S. dollars. The National Bureau of Statistics says this performance shows resilience amid global headwinds. Industrial output increased by 6.2 percent from January to September, with value-added output of the equipment and high-tech manufacturing industries rising by nearly 10%. Reta...

China is wrapping up its 14th Five-Year plan, which is marked by a series of achievements, including a resilient economy and technological breakthroughs. China's economic growth is projected to exceed 35 trillion yuan, or nearly $4.9 trillion, in the five-year period, contributing about 30 percent of annual global growth. In what ways did China's 14th Five-Year Plan drive the country’s development...

China has released a nationwide policy guideline to promote the development and application of artificial Intelligence. The guideline aims to integrate and commercialize AI across six key areas: technology, industry, consumer upgrades, public welfare, governance, and international cooperation. According to the plan, the adoption rate of AI technology in smart devices is expected to reach 70% by 20...

China is making a big push in future industries. Beijing has plans to accelerate everything from the biotech industry and quantum technology to commercial space, 6G, and the low-altitude economy. In this edition, we’ll look at some strategic emerging industries: biotech and the low-altitude economy.

Chinese and U.S. delegations have held candid, in-depth, and constructive trade talks in Madrid. Discussions on Sunday and Monday included matters related to TikTok. The two sides say the talks were guided by the important consensus reached previously by the two heads of state. Chinese vice premier He Lifeng reaffirmed China's determination to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests. Both si...

China has been the world's largest manufacturer for 15 years. What does this say about the resilience of China’s industrial base despite global headwinds? (00:44) Gold prices have reached record highs recently. The rally has been remarkable: up 9 percent in just three weeks and more than 35 percent since the start of the year. What has been driving this gold rush? (18:31)

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization has held its 25th meeting of the Council of Heads of State in Tianjin. Chinese President Xi Jinping has unveiled a new proposal, the Global Governance Initiative, to create a more inclusive international order. (00:45) Europe's July car sales have risen by the most since April last year, with BYD ahead of Tesla. How has BYD overtaken Tesla in the European mark...

China unveils a national policy to accelerate the development and application of artificial Intelligence. How will it reshape the economy, people’s lives, and the global landscape of innovation (00:45)? China is doubling down on the biotech industry. In the first half of the year, Chinese drug developers signed over 140 deals with foreign pharmaceutical companies, accounting for one-third of all g...

China’s stock market hit a historic milestone this week. The Shanghai Composite Index climbed to its highest level in a decade. At the same time, the total market capitalization of A-shares broke through the 100 trillion-yuan mark, or nearly 14 trillion U.S. dollars, for the first time. What are the main factors driving this rally? Compared with previous bull runs, what feels different this time?...

Regarding China’s new subsidies on personal consumer loans, how big of a boost will this be for the economy? (00:45) What does OpenAI’s release of ChatGPT-5 signal for the future of the AI industry?(18:00)

Several Chinese government bodies have recently held mid-year meetings to better support economic growth for the rest of the year. The People’s Bank of China pledged to increase the money supply and lower borrowing costs to ease financial burdens and stimulate demand. To unleash domestic spending, the Finance Ministry committed to rolling out personal subsidies and business loans in the services i...

The International Monetary Fund has raised its global growth forecast for 2025, with China getting the strongest boost among major economies. The IMF now projects China’s economy to grow by 4.8 percent this year, up from its four percent forecast in April’s World Economic Outlook. Why is the IMF upgrading China’s economic forecast? To what extent is the rebound in China’s growth tied to fundamenta...

In December, China’s Hainan Free Trade Port will launch island-wide independent customs operations. What are the details (00:45)? A new study from Invesco shows that nearly 60% of the world’s sovereign wealth funds plan to increase their investments in China. What is driving this? What sectors in China are desirable to these funds (13:25)?

Economic figures for the first half of the year are out, and China’s performance has exceeded forecasts. Its GDP grew by 5.3%, foreign trade in goods increased by 2.7%, hitting a record high, while exports jumped more than 7%. What explains China’s resilience amid the trade war launched by the U.S.? What’s driving China’s strong economic growth?

Leaders of the BRICS countries wrapped up the two-day summit in Rio de Janeiro, what’s the outcome (00:40)? Nvidia becomes the first company in the world to reach a market value of 4 trillion US dollars. What are the main factors for its growth? What is Nvidia's China strategy (17:42)?

According to the latest data, the U.S. economy shrank at an annualized rate of 0.5% from January to March. Being the first contraction in three years, it’s raising fresh concerns regarding the strength of U.S. consumers, the impact of high interest rates, and the resilience of the broader economy. Meanwhile, on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, China posted a stronger-than-expected 5.4% GDP gro...

At this year's Summer Davos, Chinese premier Li Qiang says the country will continue to foster a first-class business environment. What does the message signal to international investors and multinational companies operating in China？How have foreign businesses in China responded to recent efforts to improve the business environment (00:45)? Shenzhen is in the spotlight for its deepening reform a...

The second China-Central Asia Summit has taken place in Kazakhstan. Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the summit in Astana. He has laid out a vision for cooperation between China and Central Asia, calling for unity, win-win development, and deeper people-to-people ties. He also outlined plans to promote regional prosperity, security, and integration. What are the outcomes of the China-Central...

China's trade in goods continued to grow in the first five months of the year. From January to May, foreign trade totaled nearly 18 trillion yuan or around 2.5 trillion US dollars. That represents a 2.5% increase despite the uncertain global economic environment. Several multinational investment banks, including JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and UBS, have raised their forecasts for China's GDP, citing...

This year’s Dragon Boat Festival boosted travel and consumer spendings across China. The country saw 119 million passenger trips, a yearly increase of 5.7 percent. Meanwhile, China's consumer goods trade-in program has generated 1.1 trillion yuan in sales in the first five months. What strength does China’s consumption show amid the new reality (00:40)? DeepSeek updates its R1 AI model. What does...

China, ASEAN, and Gulf Cooperation Council nations held their first summit and pledged to integrate markets amid global trade uncertainties. What were the key messages from this summit (00:40)? Moody's has downgraded the US credit rating due to years of rising debt and deficits. What implications does this have for the U.S. and global economies (19:15)?

China's economy managed to withstand external pressures and maintain steady growth in April. Latest data shows that value-added industrial output grew 6.1 percent, while retail sales expanded 5.1 percent. Exports increased by 9.3 percent in yuan terms. China cut its benchmark lending rates for the first time since October last year. What is the current state of China's economy amid the global trad...

After high-level talks in Geneva, China and the United States have announced a series of tariff adjustments between the world's two largest economies. The two sides will remove 91% of tariffs and suspend 24% for 90 days while further talks continue. After the adjustment, both sides will retain a 10 percent baseline tariff while the U.S.'s 20% fentanyl-linked levy imposed earlier this year will als...

China’s Central Bank has recently announced cuts in the reserve requirement ratio and policy rates and lowered interest rates on personal housing provident fund loans. The measures are part of China’s new financial incentives to stabilize the economy. The People’s Bank of China also unveiled supportive policies for scientific innovation and expanding consumption. What are the potential impacts of...

China is stepping up efforts to stabilize employment and drive economic growth. Senior Chinese officials have outlined new policies to strengthen confidence in a complex global environment. What are the details of this policy package? What do they mean for China's economy (00:42)? We will also explore the new travel trends shaping this year's Labor Day holiday. What do they mean for the tourism in...