Economic Performance and Projections
's economy grew by 5% in 2024, meeting 's target but marking a slowdown from 2023, with exports and stimulus measures driving the growth.
Analysts forecast a potential slowdown to 4.4% in 2025, amidst expectations of tariff hikes and persistent structural economic imbalances.
Domestic and International Factors
The population decline and aging demographics pose long-term challenges to growth, with young people delaying marriage and childbirth due to rising living costs.
U.S. policy changes under President-elect and the administration's tech export restrictions add external pressures, with some economists questioning the accuracy of China's growth figures.