As 2025 draws to a close, senior representatives of several major international institutions have offered positive assessments of China's economic performance. They pointed to solid progress in technological innovation, strong economic resilience and adaptability, and emphasized China's continued role in supporting global economic growth.

Progress in technological innovations

Gim Huay Neo, managing director of the World Economic Forum and chair of Greater China, described "technology" and "capability" as the key themes shaping China's economic development this year, saying that China is at the forefront of a number of technological fields.

She also noted that the country is now reaping the dividends of the investments in technology and talent, which has effectively bolstered its competitiveness across a range of sectors.

Resilience in foreign trade

Asif Saeed Cheema, country director for China at the Asian Development Bank, has observed the resilience of China's foreign trade sector.

China has diversified destinations for its exports, while shipments of higher-quality products have continued to expand. These trends, he said, demonstrate the strong adaptability of Chinese enterprises and supply chains amid a unstable and uncertain global environment.

Greater opening-up contributes to global development

International organizations have shown greater confidence in China's growth outlook. In its latest Economic Outlook, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) raised its forecast for China's 2025 economic growth to 5 percent, marking the third upward revision this year.

China continues to be an important contributor to global economic growth. By maintaining engagement with the global economy and advancing reform and opening-up, China is expected to remain a significant player, said Tamas Hajba, head of the OECD Beijing Office.

He added that as Chinese companies intensify efforts in innovation, they are also increasing their global presence. Through overseas investment and technology sharing, these firms are supporting economic development in host countries.

Global investors cast vote of confidence for China's economy

Global fund managers Amundi SA, BNP Paribas Asset Management, Fidelity International and Man Group all expect Chinese stocks to keep rising in 2026, reported Bloomberg.

The MSCI China Index has jumped about 30 percent this year, beating the S&P 500 Index and adding $2.4 trillion in value.