China has posted 5% growth for Q1 2026. America’s figure arrives on April 30. But every leading indicator is already pointing downward. The gap between the two economies is widening, and it is not temporary
Beijing delivered its most detailed economic blueprint of the Xi era on 5 March. Washington responded with a $1.9 trillion deficit. The China economy 2026 confrontation begins — and neither side looks invulnerable
Beijing reports encouraging 5.4% GDP growth despite international economic turbulence, emphasizing domestic resilience while attributing external challenges largely to American trade policies