The 25-Year Shift That Made China a Global Superpower
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China's entry into the WTO in 2001 marked a significant shift in its rise as a global superpower, driven by export growth and technological advancements, but recent vulnerabilities such as a property slowdown and domestic inequality have emerged.
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China’s entry into the WTO in 2001 accelerated its rise as a global manufacturing and technology powerhouse, fueled export growth, and helped stabilize global demand during the financial crisis. As China expanded Belt and Road investments, advanced in EVs and AI, and entered a sharper economic rivalry with the United States, its property slowdown and domestic inequality exposed new vulnerabilities. Enda Curran, Elizabeth Economy, and Afsaneh Beschloss explain China’s past 25 years and what its next phase means for the global economy. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Original article published by Bloomberg on December 20, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.