China Faces Economic Struggles as Trump Returns to White House

Economic uncertainty grows with a real estate crisis, weak domestic consumption, and potential U.S.-China trade tensions under Trump's leadership.

China's economy met its 5% growth target in 2024, but challenges persist, including a real estate market crisis and declining consumer spending.
Donald Trump, set to begin his second term as U.S. president, has announced plans for new 10% tariffs on Chinese goods, raising fears of renewed trade conflicts.
Economic analysts predict that China's economic conditions are unlikely to improve significantly in 2025 due to both internal and external pressures.
German companies operating in China remain concerned about weak domestic demand, rising competition from local firms, and unpredictable global trade risks.
China is prioritizing modernization and technological independence to reduce reliance on foreign markets and counter potential U.S. trade restrictions.