Reviving Demand, Regaining Momentum: An Overview of the World Bank’s China Economic Update

While in the first three quarters of 2024, China’s growth remained robust at 4.8 per cent, there has been a moderation since Q2 of 2024 due to a variety of factors, among which subdued demand and ongoing issues with the property sector. While the various policy measures rolled out in the second half of the year do go some way to address the current issues in the short term, more structural reforms will be required in order to effectively address these challenges to China’s economic growth.

The EU SME Centre and the European Chamber are pleased to invite stakeholders to join our next Policy Meeting, where Ms Elitza Mileva, Lead Economist at the World Bank, will provide an overview of the Bank’s latest China Economic Update. The meeting will take place on Friday 7 February from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Four Seasons Hotel in Liangmaqiao.

Eligibility and registration

This is a closed meeting open to consortium partners’ management and relevant stakeholders of EU SME Centre Phase IV including European embassies, consulates, EU-funded projects and secretariat/board members from European chambers or business associations only. If you meet the criteria and would like to attend, please send your information to Ms Ester Cañada Amela (ester.canada.amela@eusmecentre.org.cn)  with the subject line before Thursday 6 February at noon. You will receive a confirmation by email.