5.3% GDP growth! Why does Reuters say China's economy is 'slowing'?

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For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video China's economy beat expectations with 5.3 percent GDP growth in the first half of 2025, retail sales up 5 percent, exports up over 7 percent, and foreign trade hitting record highs. However, if you read Reuters, you'd think China is on the verge of collapse. Why are some Western media outlets downplaying Chin's tariff-defying performance? Has the U.S. trade war 2.0 had any real impact? And what's actually driving this growth amid global headwinds? Join us as we break down the numbers. Guests: Prof. Xu Qinhua Vice Dean, National Academy of Development & Strategy Renmin University of China; Honorary Professor of PReCIT Hong Kong Polytechnic University Ivan Cardillo Chairman, Italy-China Business Development Forum Warwick Powell Adjunct Professor, Queensland University of Technology Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv