Despite multiple challenges, China’s economic growth has remained robust at 4.8 percent in the first three quarters of the year. But growth has moderated since the second quarter of 2024, weighed down by subdued domestic demand and a prolonged downturn in the property sector. The government has provided policy stimulus aimed at balancing short-term support for domestic demand with longer-term financial stability objectives. To complement these stimulus measures, the latest China Economic Update “Reviving Demand, Regaining Momentum” suggests structural reforms to revitalize growth.