Beyond the numbers, global observers see resilience, transformation in China's economy
China's economy maintained steady growth in the first half of 2026, supported by stable performance across major sectors. Beyond the overall growth figures, China's economic structure has continued to evolve, with technology-intensive industries expanding rapidly.
Macro
China posts resilient H1 growth as 15th Five-Year Plan gets underway
The Chinese economy has "operated within an appropriate range against pressure," continuing to demonstrate strong resilience, said authorities. Bright spots include robust growth in production and supply, stable employment and rapid expansion in new growth drivers.
In-depth
Economic Watch: AI emerges as new growth engine for China's industries
Artificial intelligence is fast becoming a reliable engine of growth for China's industrial transformation. From factories and mines to classrooms and hospital wards, fresh AI applications are creating new businesses and reshaping the world's second-largest economy.
moreEconomic Watch: China's economic resilience brings opportunity dividends
China's economy has maintained steady growth in the first half of this year, continuing to generate development opportunities for the world.
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Markets
China's retail sales of goods, services up 2.7 pct in first half of 2026
China's total retail sales of goods and services, a major indicator of the country's consumption strength, increased by 2.7 percent year on year in the first half of 2026.
China's home price declines continue to ease in June
The overall year-on-year decline in home prices across major Chinese cities continued to narrow in June.
