China’s Illusory Economic Growth Masks Deeper Struggles Under Global Pressure

China’s claim of a 5% economic growth rate in 2025 should raise more questions than applause among policymakers concerned with America’s economic and national security. While official data highlight robust export figures buoyed by a record trade surplus surpassing $1.2 trillion, deeper analysis reveals an economy under significant stress — one that cannot be allowed to quietly threaten the global balance or exploit trade dependencies at the expense of American workers and sovereignty. Why Should Americans Be Concerned About China’s Slowing Growth? The slowdown to a mere 4.5% growth in the final quarter—the weakest since China’s COVID-19 lockdowns—signals that the...