55 m. ago Why security, not growth, is likely to command China’s attention in 2026

China achieved its twin goals of tech advancement and macro stability in 2025. Its goals for 2026 remain the same. However, a rapidly deteriorating global security environment is likely to shift national priorities towards preparation for worst-case scenarios. Oil supplies and sea lanes are becoming insecure. The US-China trade war could reignite at any time. China will have to accelerate its goals of energy and technology self-sufficiency to enhance national resilience. Fighting for sea lane...

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1 hour ago Hong Kong professions ready for new child abuse law but ‘some challenges remain’

Hong Kong professionals mandated to report suspected child abuse cases under a new law taking effect on Tuesday are largely ready, but some have said challenges remain in working with parents from different cultural backgrounds and detecting online crimes targeting youngsters. Under the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance, more than 100,000 people across 25 professions in the social welfare, education and medical sectors are required to report suspected maltreatment of those aged under...

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11 h. ago US trade war? China had bigger plans in 2025 as ‘belt and road’ deals surged

US trade war? China had bigger plans in 2025 as ‘belt and road’ deals surged  South China Morning Post

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15 h. ago China’s economy hit growth target last year despite Trump trade war and property crisis

China’s economy hit growth target last year despite Trump trade war and property crisis  The Guardian

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16 h. ago China shrugs off U.S. trade war to hit 5% GDP growth target, but challenges remain

China shrugs off U.S. trade war to hit 5% GDP growth target, but challenges remain  The Globe and Mail

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16 h. ago IMF raises China’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.5%, citing US ‘truce’ and stimulus roll

The International Monetary Fund has raised its 2026 economic growth forecasts for both China and the United States by 0.3 percentage points, the latest sign that the pause in their trade war has eased pressure on both economies. In its latest World Economic Outlook, the IMF’s flagship publication released on Monday, the Washington-based fund also upgraded its global economic growth estimate by 0.2 percentage points over its October forecast to 3.3 per cent this year. China’s economy is now...

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18 h. ago China hits 2025 growth target of 5% despite slowdown in Q4 | Daily Sabah

China hits 2025 growth target of 5% despite slowdown in Q4 | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

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18 h. ago China hits 5% growth target as export surge offsets slump at home

China hits 5% growth target as export surge offsets slump at home  The Times

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20 h. ago China Meets 5% Growth Target but Momentum Weakens | The China Show — 1/19/2026

China Meets 5% Growth Target but Momentum Weakens | The China Show — 1/19/2026  Bloomberg.com

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21 h. ago China hits 2025 GDP growth target on export boom, but can't shake domestic chill

China hits 2025 GDP growth target on export boom, but can't shake domestic chill  Reuters

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24 h. ago China Q4 GDP rises slightly more than expected, meets 5% growth target in 2025

China Q4 GDP rises slightly more than expected, meets 5% growth target in 2025  Investing.com

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24 h. ago China’s birth rate drops to record low as economy hits target despite US trade war

China’s birth rate drops to record low as economy hits target despite US trade war  CNN

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24 h. ago China’s GDP rises 5% in 2025 as US trade war fails to knock economy off course

China has confirmed that it achieved its annual growth target last year despite having to weather an unprecedented trade war with the United States, which may harden Beijing’s confidence as it prepares to roll out its latest five-year plan. The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 5 per cent from a year earlier in 2025, in line with the government target of “around 5 per cent”, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday. The impressive growth came as China’s...

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24 h. ago Developing | China’s GDP rises 5% in 2025 as US trade war fails to knock economy off course

Developing | China’s GDP rises 5% in 2025 as US trade war fails to knock economy off course  South China Morning Post

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24 h. ago Breaking | China’s GDP rises 5% in 2025 as US trade war fails to knock economy off course

Breaking | China’s GDP rises 5% in 2025 as US trade war fails to knock economy off course  South China Morning Post

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24 h. ago China hits 2025 GDP target – but quarterly growth drops to 3

China has confirmed that it achieved its annual growth target last year as the economy weathered an unprecedented trade war with the United States, but growth slowed to a three-year low in the final quarter, dragged down by a series of domestic headwinds. The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 5 per cent from a year earlier in 2025, in line with the government target of “around 5 per cent”, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday. The impressive growth...

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24 h. ago Developing | China hits 2025 GDP target – but quarterly growth drops to 3

Developing | China hits 2025 GDP target – but quarterly growth drops to 3-year low  South China Morning Post

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26 h. ago China economy poised to hit 2025 growth target despite weaker Q4, outlook darkens

China economy poised to hit 2025 growth target despite weaker Q4, outlook darkens  AOL.com

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27 h. ago China economy poised to hit 2025 growth target despite weaker Q4, outlook darkens By Reuters

China economy poised to hit 2025 growth target despite weaker Q4, outlook darkens By Reuters  Investing.com

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4 d. ago China’s trade surplus hit record $1.19 trillion despite Trump tariffs & US trade war in 2025

China’s trade surplus hit record $1.19 trillion despite Trump tariffs & US trade war in 2025  ThePrint

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