China's gross domestic product grew by five per cent year-on-year in 2025, meeting the annual target set at around the same level. That's according to official data released on Monday. On the same day, the International Monetary Fund updated a report World Economic Outlook and raised its estimate of China's economic growth for 2026.
The topic of China's future economic development also resonated at the World Economic Forum 2026 Annual Meeting, where CGTN host Tian Wei conducted an exclusive interview with World Economic Forum President Børge Brende.
The interview focused on China's economic growth outlook and expectations related to the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan. The full interview provides a more detailed look at how the future of the Chinese economy is viewed from a global perspective.