China's economy beats expectations as AI investment fuels future growth

China's economy remained within its annual growth target after expanding 4.7% in the first half of 2026, supported by manufacturing, exports and rapidly growing AI investment.

CGTN's Sean Callebs spoke to John Gong, Professor at Beijing's University of International Business and Economics, about China's economic outlook, consumer spending, real estate, AI investment, exports and what investors should watch during the second half of 2026.

0:00 China's GDP growth slows as AI drives the economy 1:54 Can China revive consumer spending? 3:13 AI, manufacturing and exports fuel China's growth 5:21 What investors should watch in China's economy next

#China #ChinaEconomy #AI #GDP #Economy #Manufacturing #Exports #RealEstate #Investing #BusinessNews #bizshow

Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @cgtnamerica.tiktok

This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.