What's in store for China's economy in 2025: 5 things to watch

What's in store for China's economy in 2025: 5 things to watch

HONG KONG -- In 2024, China grappled with a prolonged property downturn, a local government funding crisis and a sluggish labor market. And the world's second-largest economy appears to be in for another tumultuous year.
 
Here are five things to watch for in China's economic performance in 2025.

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