China's economy meets official growth target

China's economy meets official growth target, but many feel worse off
China's economy grew 5% last year, matching the government's target, but in a lopsided fashion, with many people complaining of worsening living standards as Beijing struggles to transfer its industrial and export gains to consumers.
China’s economy grows more than expected. But fears of Trump tariffs loom
China’s economy grew more than expected in the last three months of 2024, official data showed on Friday, as it awaits the likely imposition of fresh tariffs by US President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office next week.
China’s economy expands 5% in 2024, hitting target helped by strong exports, stimulus measures
China has reported that its economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2024, achieving Beijing’s target of “around 5%” growth helped by strong exports and recent stimulus measures.
China's economy is waiting for more stimulus. Here's how the country plans to boost growth
Nomura's Chief China Economist Ting Lu said in a report Tuesday that he expects the sales boost to fade by the second half of this year, and that tepid new home sales will limit demand for home appliances.
China: China's GDP expands 5 pct in 2024, meeting annual target
According to preliminary estimates, the gross domestic product of China was 134 trillion yuan in 2024, approximately 18 trillion U.S. dollars, which is an increase of 5 percent over the previous year,
China’s Economic Growth Hits Target Amid Rising Challenges
Chinas economy grew 5% in 2024, meeting its target, but concerns over imbalanced growth persist. Industrial gains overshadowed consumer spending, with many citizens reporting declining living standards.

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Donald Trump’s second term in office is getting off to a good start for China.
China's Economy Faces Historic Setback Not Seen in Over Half a Century
Beijing hit its GDP growth target of 5 percent in 2024, according to its statistics bureau—but deflationary pressures remain.
Trump Would ‘Rather Not’ Put Tariffs on China, Maintains Threat
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TikTok is intertwined with tariffs as Trump weighs his 'one very big power over China'
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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 ...
China is not seeking a trade surplus, vice premier says
China is not seeking a trade surplus and is willing to import more competitive and high-quality products and services to ...