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China's economy beat expectations in the first quarter, expanding 5% despite global uncertainty from the Iran war. The growth signals resilience in the world's second-largest economy, though challenges remain ahead.
China is launching a five-month campaign to change how it measures success, moving away from pure economic growth numbers toward social welfare and sustainability. The shift could reshape how the world's second-largest economy prioritizes its future.
China's solar and electric vehicle industries generated economic output equivalent to Brazil's entire GDP in 2025, powering over one-third of the nation's growth. The clean energy boom shows how fighting climate change can fuel prosperity.
In 2025, solar power, electric vehicles, and other clean energy technologies contributed over one-third of China's economic growth and drove over 90% of investment growth. China's clean energy industry reached a record 15.4 trillion yuan (approximately $2.1 trillion USD), accounting for 11.4% of GDP—equivalent to Brazil or Canada's entire economy. [Article continues with details about clean energy sector growth, investment trends, EV and battery contributions, and future uncertainties...] --- # BRIGHTWIRE ARTICLE TITLE: China's Clean Energy Hits $2.1 Trillion, Drives Economy SUMMARY: China's clean energy sector nearly doubled in three years to reach $2.1 trillion—larger than Canada's entire economy. Solar panels, electric vehicles, and batteries are now powering one-third of the country's economic growth.
China's clean energy sector nearly doubled in three years, reaching $2.2 trillion in 2025 and driving over 90% of the country's investment growth. Solar power is set to overtake coal in China for the first time in 2026, marking a potential global turning point in the fight against climate change.
More Chinese workers are getting a raise as 27 provinces increased minimum wages over the past year, with many seeing double-digit bumps. The nationwide push aims to put more money in people's pockets and reignite consumer spending.
China's youth unemployment rate dropped to its lowest point since June, signaling fresh hope for young job seekers. The decline from 16.9% to 16.5% suggests the job market is finally turning a corner.
China's job market is finally delivering good news for young people. Youth unemployment fell to 16.5% in December, marking four months of steady improvement.