China’s factories kept the country on track to reach this year’s growth target, powered by an export boom that’s papering over vulnerabilities as leaders meet to chart the nation’s next half-decade. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/21/economy/china-growth-five-year-plan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #china #xijinping #economy #economicindicators