China’s economy achieved a 5% growth in 2025, demonstrating resilience despite domestic and international challenges, according to ADB’s country director Asif Cheema.
Strong export performance, vigorous industrial activity, and rapid AI adoption helped China reach the top 10 of the Global Innovation Index and 2.8% R&D spending intensity.
ADB noted growing foreign investor confidence with offshore inflows of $50.6 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, while policies aimed to boost consumption and sustain high-quality development.
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