China's Economic Growth Slows in Fourth Quarter of 2025Mon 19th Jan, 2026China's economy experienced a deceleration in growth during the final quarter of 2025, as indicated by new data from the country's National Bureau of Statistics. In comparison, the previous three quarters of 2025 recorded higher growth rates, with the economy expanding by 5.4%, 5.2%, and 4.8% respectively. The resilience of exports has helped to offset some domestic economic pressures. Looking ahead, most economic forecasts suggest that China is likely to maintain a similar growth trajectory in the near term. In summary, while China has met its annual growth target for 2025, the recent slowdown highlights underlying challenges within the country's economic structure.

Source: The Munich Eye January 19, 2026 04:42 UTC