Economists express confidence in growth this year
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Economists express confidence in growth this year

China Daily  

An employee of an engineering equipment manufacturer in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, works on Thursday at the company's production line. Although the broader economy is still facing challenges from the lack of demand and a complicated external environment, he said, "The momentum of China's economic recovery is poised to undergo further consolidation in 2024, propelled by robust policy support, the advancement of industrial transformation and upgrading, and the continuous deepening of reforms." Tian Xuan, associate dean of Tsinghua University's PBC School of Finance, said he forecasts that the annual GDP target, to be announced during the two sessions, and the final growth rate of the country will be around 5 percent, indicating better economic performance this year than in 2023. Ayhan Kose, the World Bank's deputy chief economist and director of the Prospects Group, said the challenge that China faces is to switch from investment- and export-driven growth to growth led by consumption and services. Ning Jizhe, vice-chairman of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges, said the conference mapped out priorities for this year's economic work, especially in terms of boosting consumption.

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China on track to reach growth targets
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China on track to reach growth targets

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China's Growth: A Catalyst for Global Prosperity

China Daily  

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Incremental Policies Boost China's Economic Growth
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Incremental Policies Boost China's Economic Growth

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Incremental Policies Boost China's Economic Growth
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Incremental Policies Boost China's Economic Growth

China Daily  

China's economy is showing steady growth, with trade volume and GDP growth reaching record highs. The country's incremental policies are further boosting growth potential, spurring consumption and investment. International financial institutions are optimistic about China's future growth prospects, with Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan raising their forecasts for the year. The vitality of the Chinese economy also comes from its …

Focus on Consumers: Experts Say as China Embraces Consumption as Growth Engine
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Focus on Consumers: Experts Say as China Embraces Consumption as Growth Engine

China Daily  

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China's Economic Turnaround: A Positive Step but Structural Issues Remain
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China's Economic Turnaround: A Positive Step but Structural Issues Remain

Hindustan Times  

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China's new growth drivers further gain momentum: index
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China's new growth drivers further gain momentum: index

China Daily  

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Expert: China's economic growth boon to global economy
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Expert: China's economic growth boon to global economy

China Daily  

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Expert: China's economic growth boon to global economy
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Expert: China's economic growth boon to global economy

China Daily  

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China on track to reach economic growth goal
4 months ago

China on track to reach economic growth goal

China Daily  

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Economy resilient, with vitality shown in sectors

China Daily  

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4 months ago

Economy resilient, with vitality shown in sectors

China Daily  

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Boost to market confidence, growth momentum

China Daily  

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Boost to market confidence, growth momentum

China Daily  

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On track to attain 2024 growth goal

China Daily  

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China's economic performance resilient amid challenges

China Daily  

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China's economic performance resilient amid challenges

China Daily  

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Consumer confidence important to ensuring positive economic growth
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Consumer confidence important to ensuring positive economic growth

China Daily  

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Effective policy to steer economy forward

China Daily  

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Policy and resilience raise confidence in stable economic growth this year

China Daily  

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IMF upgrades its forecast for China’s economy, but says reforms are needed to support growth

Associated Press  

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7 months, 1 week ago

Stabilizing economy augurs well for global growth

China Daily  

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Stabilizing economy augurs well for global growth
7 months, 1 week ago

Stabilizing economy augurs well for global growth

China Daily  

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Stabilizing economy augurs well for global growth
7 months, 1 week ago

Stabilizing economy augurs well for global growth

China Daily  

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Stabilizing economy augurs well for global growth
7 months, 1 week ago

Stabilizing economy augurs well for global growth

China Daily  

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Good start for China's economy is also good for world growth
8 months ago

Good start for China's economy is also good for world growth

China Daily  

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US’s Yellen warns China it cannot export its way to rapid growth
8 months, 2 weeks ago

US’s Yellen warns China it cannot export its way to rapid growth

Al Jazeera  

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Nation's growth target seen as achievable, appropriate
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nation's growth target seen as achievable, appropriate

China Daily  

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China's growth target achievable, appropriate, economist says
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China's growth target achievable, appropriate, economist says

China Daily  

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Key takeaways from China Development Forum 2024
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Key takeaways from China Development Forum 2024

China Daily  

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Chinese economy belies scaremongers: China Daily editorial
9 months ago

Chinese economy belies scaremongers: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

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Vantage | Why even the Chinese don't want to invest in China now
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Vantage | Why even the Chinese don't want to invest in China now

Firstpost  

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'Opportunity China' can spur momentum of global growth
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Opportunity China' can spur momentum of global growth

China Daily  

High-rises dominate the skyline on both sides of the Huangpu River in Shanghai. The Government Work Report released at the annual gathering of the country's top legislature on Tuesday has conveyed a message to foreign enterprises and investors that they should not miss the opportunities that China will continuously create in its pursuit of high-quality development. Taking into account the …

5 reasons why China's 5% GDP growth target is in the news
9 months, 2 weeks ago

5 reasons why China's 5% GDP growth target is in the news

Firstpost  

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China's economic outlook bright, envoy says
9 months, 3 weeks ago

China's economic outlook bright, envoy says

China Daily  

An employee of an engineering equipment manufacturer in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, works on Thursday at the company's production line. Amid global economic uncertainties, the Chinese economy "made stable and sound progress" last year, with total economic output exceeding 126 trillion yuan, 5.2 percent more than in 2022, he said. A report of the International Financial Forum said that last year …

Global attention riveted on China's diplomacy
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Global attention riveted on China's diplomacy

China Daily  

With the two sessions scheduled to start next week, the international spotlight is once again expected to be on China's diplomatic maneuvers as the nation gets ready to unfold its policy measures at the biggest annual event on its political calendar. Responding to an online survey conducted by China Daily website about readers' interest in China's diplomacy, some people said …

China seen as largest engine for world economic growth
10 months ago

China seen as largest engine for world economic growth

China Daily  

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Multinationals upbeat on economic prospects
11 months ago

Multinationals upbeat on economic prospects

China Daily  

The financial district of Pudong New Area. That is still the largest market in the Asia-Pacific region and even with growth of around 5 percent, the growth of China will then be bigger than the whole market of India and Indonesia added together," said Morten Wierod, president of the electrification business area and a member of the group executive committee …

Stable growth to be focus of policy support
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Stable growth to be focus of policy support

China Daily  

Experts emphasize need to boost market confidence, stimulate demand in 2024 China is expected to step up policy support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and advanced manufacturing in a more precise manner, while also paying more attention to prevent industry regulatory measures from constraining economic vitality, experts said. They said that fiscal policies should amplify the positive effects of …

China expected to maintain steady growth
11 months, 3 weeks ago

China expected to maintain steady growth

China Daily  

A view of the Huangpu River in Shanghai. Experts say consumption will remain primary driver of economy in 2024 China's economy is set to maintain robust and steady growth in 2024 as domestic demand further recovers, driven by ramped-up macroeconomic policy support and the deepening of industrial upgrading, senior experts said. Traditional consumption areas such as vehicles and electronics are …

China: Waiting for policy tailwind
1 year ago

China: Waiting for policy tailwind

China Daily  

A pedestrian walks past the headquarters of PBOC in Beijing. Our base case is the government will likely commit to boost growth by setting a growth target at "above 4.5 percent" for 2024, moderately higher than the 4.1 percent average growth in 2022-23. While the People's Bank of China will continue to ease lending conditions, to bring about recovery in …

World Bank, ADB project China GDP growth of 5.2% in 2023
1 year ago

World Bank, ADB project China GDP growth of 5.2% in 2023

China Daily  

A view of Beijing's CBD area. The World Bank has predicted China's economy will have grown 5.2 percent in 2023, with momentum expected to stabilize in the near term, propelled by a gradual recovery of consumer sentiment and policy stimulus. As global growth is projected to remain tepid at 2.4 percent next year, the world's second-largest economy is expected to …

Source of strength for recovery of global economy
1 year, 4 months ago

Source of strength for recovery of global economy

China Daily  

A view of Guangzhou's CBD area. Editor's Note: The following are excerpts of Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin's response to a question at a regular news conference in Beijing on Wednesday about some Western politicians and media claiming that China's economic slowdown may pose risks to global economic growth: The fact is that China's economy continues to recover. According to …

Skepticism prevails as Chinese leaders promise to back private businesses to spur slowing economy
1 year, 4 months ago

Skepticism prevails as Chinese leaders promise to back private businesses to spur slowing economy

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The Fangbiaogan Real Estate Agency in the southern city of Nanning is still waiting for China’s post-COVID rebound. “They feel safer holding onto their savings instead of spending them.” Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s government is making ambitious promises to drag the economy out of that crisis of confidence aggravated by tension with Washington, wilting exports, job losses and …

China's growth against odds raises world's hopes
1 year, 5 months ago

China's growth against odds raises world's hopes

China Daily  

Visitors interact with each other during the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, in Tianjin on June 27. SUN FANYUE/XINHUA Experts expect much more on the policy front to secure future of firms, economy Confidence in China's economic growth remains strong among officials, economists and global entrepreneurs, as the world's second-largest economy …

BCG says China crucial to global economic growth
1 year, 5 months ago

BCG says China crucial to global economic growth

China Daily  

Wu Chun, managing partner of Boston Consulting Group Greater China. China has remained a major driving force for global growth and the country's strong economic recovery helps boost confidence in global economy, said Wu Chun, managing partner of Boston Consulting Group Greater China. According to BCG's estimates, China is projected to contribute at least 25 percent of global economic growth …

BCG says China crucial to global economic growth
1 year, 5 months ago

BCG says China crucial to global economic growth

China Daily  

China has remained a major driving force for global growth and the country's strong economic recovery helps boost confidence in global economy, said Wu Chun, managing partner of Boston Consulting Group Greater China. According to BCG's estimates, China is projected to contribute at least 25 percent of global economic growth by 2030. "China's economy stabilized and rebounded to a good …

Premier urges countries to boost global cooperation
1 year, 5 months ago

Premier urges countries to boost global cooperation

China Daily  

Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday that China has the confidence and capability to achieve steady economic growth, and he called on countries to look for more areas where mutual interests converge to make the global economy pie bigger. The annual forum, which is being held offline for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, is themed "Entrepreneurship: The Driving …

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