The Heat: China’s Economy

China is reporting positive growth momentum for the first two months of 2025 with GDP expected to grow about 5% this year. Retail sales are up 4% and employment remains steady. The industrial and service sectors are among those that enjoyed significant increases. Officials hope to keep making gains introducing a series of measures aimed at stimulating demand and encouraging domestic spending. #Heat #China #economy #tariffs Joining the discussion: Yan Liang is Chair Professor in Economics at Willamette University.    Anthony Chan is the Former Chief Economist at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Gordon Houlden is a Former Canadian Diplomat and Professor and Director Emeritus of the China Institute at the University of Alberta. Qu Qiang is the Assistant Director of the International Monetary Institute at Renmin University of China. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.