Foreign entries climbed 27 percent year-on-year, evidence that the mainland’s 240-hour visa-free policy is gaining significant traction
Greater China
Residential starts fell nearly 20 percent in the first 11 months of 2025 when compared with the same period last year, latest figures show
Demand driven by advanced manufacturing and digital services will likely drive consumption to new levels, but around 20 percent will be green energy
The month saw industrial output rise 4.8 percent year-on-year, reflecting uneven sector performance, the latest figures show
In the latest sign ties are improving between the two countries, business visa processing times have reportedly been cut to within four weeks
The bank now expects GDP to grow 4.9 percent in 2025 and 4.4 percent in 2026
The fund’s China mission chief said a new 5 percent forecast reflected the country’s ‘notable resilience despite facing multiple shocks’
China’s Consumer Price Index rose at its fastest annual rate since March 2024, official data showed, driven primarily by an increase in food prices
While exports have resumed, experts point out that Chinese demand for Nvidia’s H200 AI chips may now be limited by cybersecurity and strategic concerns