China’s economy in 2025, with Max Zenglein
China’s economy ended 2024 on a stronger-than-expected note. GDP expanded by 5.4 percent in the fourth quarter, bringing full-year growth to five percent – exactly as forecasted by the Chinese leadership. This momentum gives the leadership a good position to face an uncertain 2025, but significant challenges remain.
In this episode of the MERICS China Podcast, podcast host Johannes Heller-John talks to MERICS Chief Economist Max Zenglein about his takes on the state of China’s economy.
