China's 2025 Economic Growth, Household Investment Shifts, and Global Imbalance Discussions

China's economy met its 5 percent growth target in 2025 despite slowing momentum, with industrial production remaining strong but consumer spending and investment weakening. Meanwhile, Chinese households are shifting about 7 trillion yuan in maturing deposits toward higher-yield assets like stocks and mutual funds amid low interest rates. Globally, discussions on economic imbalances highlight that while China's surplus remains significant, financial risks stem more from regulatory and transparency issues than trade imbalances alone.