National Bureau of Statistics (China)

China Says Economy Grew 5% Last Year, Driven by Exports

Analysts say they see signs of malaise in China’s domestic economy, but those problems were offset mainly by robust exports and a $1 trillion trade surplus.

By Keith Bradsher

China Economic Conditions and Trends Factories and Manufacturing International Trade and World Market National Bureau of Statistics (China)

China’s Trade Surplus Reaches a Record of Nearly $1 Trillion

China’s vast exports in 2024 exceeded its imports on a scale seldom seen anywhere except during or immediately after the two world wars.

By Keith Bradsher

Banking and Financial Institutions China Consumer Behavior Economic Conditions and Trends International Trade and World Market National Bureau of Statistics (China) Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)

China’s Lackluster Growth Continues, Signaling Why Beijing Acted on Economy

Falling prices, weak consumer spending and a housing market crash help to explain why the Chinese government is taking steps to stimulate the economy.

By Keith Bradsher

Banking and Financial Institutions China China Economy Credit and Debt Currency Deflation (Economics) Economic Conditions and Trends Factories and Manufacturing Government Bonds Gross National Product (GNP) International Trade and World Market Li Qiang (1959- ) Lunar New Year Ministry of Commerce (China) National Bureau of Statistics (China) Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Real Estate (Commercial) Stocks and Bonds

China’s First Quarter Results Show Growth Propelled by Its Factories

China’s big bet on exports has helped to counteract its housing slowdown, but other countries are worried about a flood of Chinese goods.

By Keith Bradsher and Alexandra Stevenson