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World Bank raises China 2025 growth forecast by 0.4 percentage points

China Daily | English | News | Dec. 12, 2025 | UndeterminedEconomic Growth

The World Bank has raised its economic growth forecast for China in 2025 by 0.4 percentage points, reflecting a more optimistic outlook for the world's second-largest economy. This revision is attributed to supportive fiscal and monetary policies that have bolstered domestic consumption and investment.

Exports have also been sustained by demand from developing countries, contributing to the positive growth expectations. The World Bank emphasizes that China's future growth will increasingly rely on domestic demand rather than external factors.

Mara Warwick, division director for China, Mongolia, and Korea at the World Bank, highlighted the importance of short-term fiscal stimulus alongside structural reforms, particularly in the social protection system. She also called for a more predictable business environment to enhance confidence and support resilient, sustainable economic growth.

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