Chinese state firm employee Zhang Jinming makes up for a 24% cut to his salary by delivering food for three hours every night after work and on weekends - and hopes he can avoid awkward encounters with colleagues.

Deflation creates an illusion of strong economic growth.

While the economy remained stable in the first half of 2025, internal pressures like stagnant consumption, falling property prices, and a low consumption-to-GDP ratio persist.

Analysts warn that weak demand at home and rising global trade risks will ramp up pressure on Beijing to roll out more stimulus.

Across 25 countries, people increasingly view China as the world's top economy but generally prioritize economic ties with the U.S.

China’s economy is unraveling right before our very eyes. The 10-year government bond yield just tanked below 1.60% for the first time ever, sending a clear message: this is no ordinary slowdown ...

Recent arguments that China will dominate the 21st century are greatly exaggerated. The U.S. retains major economic advantages over China's struggling economy.