IMF: China's growth is a huge multiplier for Asia and the world

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Oct 17, 2026

China accounts for over half of Asia's GDP and contributes a third of global growth. Each percentage-point increase in China's growth has a multiplier effect, IMF Asia-Pacific Director Krishna Srinivasan said.

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