China’s second-quarter GDP tops expectations at 5.2%, reducing need for stimulus
High rise buildings, including the China Zun or CITIC Tower (L, back) is seen at the Central Business Distric (CBD) from the Tuanjiehu park in Beijing on June 2, 2025. Adek Berry | Afp | Getty Images China’s economy grew at a faster-than-expected rate in the second quarter, keeping the country on track to meet…