Chinese Mainland GDP Grows 5.3% in H1 2025: Manufacturing and Rural Incomes Surge
The Chinese mainland’s GDP climbed 5.3% in H1 2025, led by a 6.4% rise in industrial output and a notable surge in rural incomes.
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Beyond Tariffs: How the Chinese mainland’s Factory Hub Outplayed Trade Wars
Discover how the Chinese mainland’s eyewear heartland turned trade war tariffs into a catalyst for domestic growth, R&D and supply chain innovation.
Trump’s Tariff Tactics: A Global Trade Showdown
President Trump’s move to lift the 90-day tariff pause jolts 22 partners, redefining global trade. Experts weigh in on supply chain strains, manufacturing revival, and market shifts.
Inside a Chinese ‘Little Giant’: How Yangquan Valve Co. Pioneers Independent Innovation
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Yangquan Valve Co. highlights how its ‘little giant’ status and focus on independent innovation have driven high-tech growth.
Meet the Workers Behind the Chinese Mainland’s Manufacturing Might
Discover how factory workers have powered the Chinese mainland’s 15-year streak as the world’s top manufacturing hub, leading output in over 220 products.
Chinese Mainland Tops Global Manufacturing for 15 Straight Years
Since 2021, the Chinese mainland’s manufacturing added value has topped 30 trillion yuan annually. For 15 straight years, it has led global manufacturing, says NDRC head Zheng Shanjie.
Guangdong’s Evolution: From World Factory to High-Tech Powerhouse
South China’s Guangdong has transformed from a global manufacturing hub into a high-tech powerhouse, with leaders like Huawei and DJI driving innovation across the Greater Bay Area.
Xi Jinping Champions Manufacturing Upgrade in Shanxi
Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects Yangquan Valve Co. in Shanxi Province, spotlighting industrial transformation and high-quality development in valve manufacturing.
Xi Jinping Champions Shanxi Valve Factory’s Industrial Upgrade
General Secretary Xi Jinping visits a Shanxi valve factory to spotlight industry transformation and high-quality development.
Decoding the Resilience of the Chinese Mainland Economy
Explore the strategic policies, industrial strength and consumption shift driving the resilience of the Chinese mainland economy, from manufacturing muscle to green tech gains.