China’s economy faces a challenging road ahead

China’s economy had a mixed performance in 2023, with growth driven by the high-tech and services sectors, but challenges arising from declining property investment, debt risk, and weak consumption growth.

Long-term structural reforms and a focus on technology and innovation are needed to address these issues. However, volatile external conditions and an ageing population mean that these challenges cannot be quickly resolved.

Key Takeaways

• China’s economy in 2023 experienced bumpy growth, with fluctuations in GDP performance across the four quarters.
• The challenges facing China’s economy include declining property investment, accumulating debt risk, and weak consumption growth, posing downside risks to future growth.
• The government’s focus on innovation and sustainability, along with the need for structural reforms to address household confidence and social security deficiencies,…