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China's A+ sovereign rating signals confidence in economic resilience

S&P Global Ratings affirmed China's sovereign credit rating at A+ with a stable outlook, reflecting an objective assessment of China's economic resilience, fiscal strength, and capacity for risk management.

China's A+ sovereign rating signals confidence in economic resilience

S&P Global Ratings has affirmed China's sovereign credit rating at A+ with a stable outlook, reflecting confidence in the country's economic resilience and fiscal strength. This rating, which underscores sustained global confidence in China's pursuit of high-quality development, comes at a time when China is entering the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026–2030).

Despite facing a series of overlapping challenges such as geopolitical tensions, extreme weather events, and other domestic pressures, China's economy has remained stable and continues to improve in quality and efficiency. The rating benefits not only China but also offers a sense of certainty to global industrial and supply chains, injecting much-needed stability in an otherwise turbulent world.

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