China’s economy plays a central role in global markets. A major collapse would affect trade, supply chains, and financial systems worldwide. Many countries depend on China’s production and demand. The impact would likely be immediate.

Chinas economy outperformed expectations in the first quarter of 2026, with official GDP data released Thursday confirming a 5% year-on-year expansion ahead of the 4.8% analysts had forecast and a notable

A drone photo taken on April 17, 2026 shows a vessel docking at the Jingtang area of Tangshan Port to load and unload containers in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province. Photo: Xinhua China's economy expanded by 5 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period,

China’s central bank withdrew cash from its financial system for the first time in a year, a cautious signal that keeps its policy options open as higher oil prices filter through the economy.

The upbeat economic growth has reduced the urgency for fresh stimulus measures, prompting economists to postpone forecasts on the timing of interest rate cuts.

By Kevin Yao and Claire Fu BEIJING/SINGAPORE, April 16 (Reuters) - China's economy picked up speed early in 2026, riding an export surge before the Iran war sent energy costs soaring and put global demand - vital to Beijing's growth ambitions - at risk.

China’s cheap artificial intelligence models are rapidly attracting global users and creating new winners in the nation’s stock market.

BEIJING, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Beijing InfoComm China 2026 concluded at China National Convention Center (CNCC), marking a 20-year milestone as Asia's most influential Professional Audio-Visual (Pro AV) and integrated experience platform.

China’s grid operators plan to purchase thousands of robots in 2026 alone, including devices to inspect and maintain vital infrastructure.