As U.S. tariffs spark market jitters, China’s economy is flexing its muscles with numbers that tell a story of resilience. 📊 The latest data shows GDP grew 5.3% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, powered by surging industrial output and consumer spending. Retail sales hit a whopping 24.55 trillion yuan ($3.45 trillion) – proof that domestic demand is keeping the engine humming. 🚀
While Washington’s new 100% tariff threat sent tech stocks like Nvidia and Tesla tumbling, China’s manufacturing PMI inched closer to expansion territory at 49.8 in September. Equipment and high-tech sectors are leading the charge, with the World Bank and IMF both upgrading their 2025 growth forecasts for China to 4.8%. 💡
“Domestic demand contributed nearly 70% of our growth,” analysts note, highlighting China’s strategic pivot toward homegrown consumption. With policy adjustments cushioning global trade headwinds, the world’s second-largest economy is running its own marathon – and it’s got the stamina to keep pace. 🏃♂️
