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China Plans Major Oil Reserve Expansion China plans to add 11 strategic oil reserve sites between 2025 and 2026. The goal is to strengthen energy security amid global supply volatility and geopolitical

World Bank Raises Growth Outlook The World Bank has revised its forecast for China’s 2025 economic growth upward to 4.8%, an increase from its earlier estimate of 4.0%. This adjustment reflects improving

China has launched a 2025–26 work plan that prohibits new steel capacity and requires reductions in existing output to tackle chronic overproduction. Officials stated that oversupply has caused price pressures, environmental stress,

China’s new economy sectors—including information technology, business services, AI, and advanced manufacturing—have delivered robust performance, helping offset weakness in traditional industries. In the first half of 2025, GDP growth reached 5.4% in

China has unveiled a ¥500 billion (≈ US$70 billion) package of policy-based financing tools to jumpstart investment and counter an economic slowdown. The plan was announced by the National Development and Reform

From January through August 2025, U.S. soybean exports to China totaled just 218 million bushels. This marked a significant decrease from 985 million bushels during the same period in 2024. The decline

China’s economy is projected to reach its 2025 growth target of 5%. GDP grew by 5.4% in the first quarter and 5.2% in the second quarter. However, recent data shows signs of

In August 2025, China’s trade surplus reached $102.3 billion. This exceeded expectations of $99.2 billion and was higher than the $91.29 billion recorded in July. The performance shows a robust export sector

Albert Park, Chief Economist at the Asian Development Bank, expressed confidence in China’s economic prospects. He highlighted the nation’s strong workforce and vibrant enterprises as key factors driving growth. Despite global economic

China is set to achieve a record trade surplus exceeding $1.2 trillion in 2025. Strategic diversification of export markets and weak import growth drive this achievement. By sending exports to markets outside