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Global Shift: China's Rise in 2025

Date: 19-12-2025
Sources: economist.com: 3
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"Chinese leaders standing proudly amidst rising global rankings, intense diplomatic activity, and futuristic technology, documentary style, with a mix of warm and cool tones, shot with a 50mm lens, capturing the essence of China's emergence on the world stage in 2025, with a blend of traditional and modern elements."

Summary

The year 2025 saw a significant shift in global dynamics, with China emerging as a standout nation under Xi Jinping's leadership, partly due to the contrasting policies of US President Donald Trump. The Economist recognized China's improvement, naming it 'country of the year' for 2025. The year's key events, including power shifts, conflicts, and technological advancements, were reviewed in The Economist's 'The Insider' podcast.

Key Points

  • China's strengths were highlighted by Trump's aggressive US policies
  • The Economist named a 'country of the year' for 2025 based on improvement
  • Significant global events defined 2025, including power shifts and technological advancements

Articles in this Cluster

China proved its strengths in 2025—and Donald Trump helped

19-12-2025

The article discusses how China, under Xi Jinping's leadership, had a successful year in 2025, partly due to the actions of US President Donald Trump. Trump's aggressive policies and executive orders inadvertently showcased China's strengths and stability. The article highlights Trump's attempts to dismantle the federal bureaucracy, rewrite trade rules, and impose peace and threaten war globally. Meanwhile, Xi Jinping's leadership is portrayed as having navigated China through these challenges effectively.
Entities: Xi Jinping, Donald Trump, China, US, Elon Musk • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform

The Economist’s country of the year for 2025

19-12-2025

The Economist's annual tradition of naming a 'country of the year' for 2025 is highlighted in this article. The selection is not based on the country being the happiest or most influential but rather on which country has shown the most improvement in various aspects such as economy, politics, or other significant areas. The article discusses the criteria behind this selection and hints at the significance of such an improvement.
Entities: The Economist, Scandinavian, China, Donald Trump, Xi Jinping • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform

The year in review: the stories that defined 2025 | The Economist Insider

19-12-2025

The article discusses a year-end review episode of The Economist's 'The Insider' podcast, where the editor-in-chief and other senior editors reflect on the key stories and trends that defined 2025. The episode covers significant global events, including shifts in power, intensified conflicts, major elections, and rapid technological advancements. The discussion is led by Zanny Minton Beddoes, Edward Carr, Chris Lockwood, and Charlotte Howard.
Entities: The Economist, The Insider, Zanny Minton Beddoes, Edward Carr, Chris Lockwood • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform