Chinese Economy

Exports, and global spending on artificial intelligence, will be critical for the market and for growth.

A significant weakening of the dollar versus China’s currency didn’t happen in 2025, but some forecasters say it’s a wild card to watch in the new year.

China’s eye-popping trade surplus shows how resilient its exports have proven in the face of US tariffs, but its economy suffers from weak consumption despite a demand stimulus. Letting the yuan rise would boost imports, help its people lead better lives and reassure trade partners.

Competition has pushed some brands to adapt to Chinese taste and introduce lower prices—and use the country as an innovation hub.

The country’s plan prioritizes strides in economic, scientific and technological strength.

Priced at $4 a cup, less than Häagen-Dazs, Mr. Wild Man’s made-in-the-store gelato has shot ahead of its General Mills-owned rival in the past two years.

It is not in doubt that China is no longer just the low-cost manufacturer of the world.

Beijing’s fiscal efforts to avert depopulation may not achieve much—such handouts have had little impact on fertility rates in most countries—but putting money in the hands of parents could support badly needed consumer demand.

China’s exports grew at a faster clip in June amid easing trade tensions with the U.S., providing a vital boost for the world’s second-largest economy.