China’s economy shows signs of recovery despite structural challenges and imperfect GDP data, but its future growth and global impact hinge on trade relations with the U.S. and how economic progress is measured. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/07/10/world/gdp-china-equation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #china #gdp #chineseeconomy

The percentage of GDP spent on defense is a politically convenient but flawed metric that oversimplifies the complex realities of alliance management, differing national contributions and varying security needs. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/07/02/japan/spending-on-defense-goals/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #us #donaldtrump #sdf #defense #gdp