New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- In the Economic Survey 2025, China is mentioned 102 times, casting a long shadow over the global economic landscape. Often referred to as a "manufacturing colossus," China's role has become a central theme, not only in India's growth story but also in shaping the global economy.

The survey, led by Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran, presents a clear picture: China's dominance presents both a challenge and a blueprint for India's future.

From geopolitics to the energy transition, manufacturing to artificial intelligence (AI), the survey paints a complex portrait of China's power. Its control over critical raw materials, supply chains, and emerging technologies puts India in a delicate position-one that dem...