China’s Economy Remains Fragile Entering 2025

Commentary Chinese leader Xi Jinping misrepresented China’s slowing economy, while Premier Li Qiang urged local governments to act, as experts warn that 2025 could be even worse. Xi’s 2025 New Year address spun China’s economic performance as a success, emphasizing a 4.9 percent GDP growth rate as “remarkable” compared to other developed nations. However, this […]