Bangladesh, April 17 -- China has once again defied expectations, posting a robust 5.4% year-on-year GDP growth in the first quarter of 2025, with a quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.2%, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics. Surpassing both domestic and international forecasts, this performance represents a significant boost in global confidence in Chinas economic trajectory. While the international environment grows increasingly complex and uncertain, Chinas economy has not only stabilized but demonstrated strong endogenous momentum for high-quality development.

The reported figures exceeded last years average GDP growth of 5% and outperformed the 4.5% growth seen in the first quarter of 2024. These ...