Bund Summit 2025: Unlocking China–Europe Economic Cooperation
At the 2025 Bund Summit in Shanghai on the Chinese mainland, Banque de France deputy governor Agnès Bénassy-Quéré highlights vast potential for China–Europe economic cooperation.
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Insights on global markets, startups, tech giants, and economic trends shaping the G20 and beyond.
US Government Shutdown Hits Third Week: Pressure Mounts on Workers and Lawmakers
As the US government shutdown enters week three, over 60,000 aviation safety workers are unpaid and federal debt tops $38T, intensifying pressure on lawmakers to resolve the impasse.
China’s Green Transformation: Building Climate-Adaptive Industries
China is ramping up efforts to reduce carbon intensity and build a climate-adaptive society through innovative corporate strategies, renewable energy, and supply chain reforms.
Airbus Opens 2nd A320 Assembly Line in Tianjin Amid Surging Demand
Airbus launched its second A320-family final assembly line in Tianjin on the Chinese mainland to meet soaring demand under the new Five-Year Plan.
Service Consumption Fuels Demand Growth in the Chinese Mainland
Service consumption in the Chinese mainland grew 5.2% year on year, outpacing goods and driving a shift toward experience-led household spending.
Chinese Mainland Bolsters Trade Network with 311 Ports, $700B Inflows
Under its 14th Five-Year Plan, the Chinese mainland added 40 ports—totaling over 311—and attracted $700B+ in manufacturing investment, reshaping global trade.
China’s Q3 Growth: Private, Shareholding Firms Drive Hybrid Momentum
The Chinese mainland’s Q3 GDP grew 5.2%, led by private (+6.1%) and shareholding enterprises (+6.7%), highlighting a balanced growth landscape.
Chinese Mainland Residents See 5.5% Annual Income Growth to 41,314 Yuan
Residents of the Chinese mainland saw per capita disposable income rise 5.5% annually to 41,314 yuan in 2024, up 9,125 yuan from 2020, driven by digital economy and evolving job market.
Chinese Mainland Posts 5.2% GDP Growth in Q1–Q3 2025
The Chinese mainland’s GDP grew 5.2% in the first three quarters of 2025, showcasing resilience amid a global slowdown and optimism for hitting full-year targets.
Enterprises Embrace AI + Real Economy to Drive Efficiency Gains
Global enterprises are integrating AI with the real economy, optimizing production and unlocking new roles and skills while driving high-quality economic development.