A senior advisor from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Friday underscored China's significant contribution to global economic stability, attributing its growth momentum to strong resilience and continuous industrial transformation.
The statement came just days after the organization further raised its forecast for China's real economic growth for 2025 to 5 percent in its latest economic outlook report.
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China remains major contributor to global GDP growth: OECD advisor
China remains major contributor to global GDP growth: OECD advisor
China remains major contributor to global GDP growth: OECD advisor
China remains major contributor to global GDP growth: OECD advisor
China remains major contributor to global GDP growth: OECD advisor
In an exclusive interview with China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, Tamas Hajba, Head of the OECD Beijing Office, characterized China's economy in 2025 with three defining terms -- resilience, transformation, and vibrancy.
"Regardless of the external environment, China's economy performed well. China is also transforming its industry and restructuring industry," he said.
Having recently witnessed the capabilities of China's electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) in central China's Wuhan City, Hajba said he has been impressed by the innovation-driven changes that many industries in China have experienced in 2025.
"This electric 'helicopter' (eVTOL) which I saw at the automotive exhibition in Wuhan, I think it's really cool. It's really, really cool. It shows the future of technology, but it also shows that it's not only technology which exists on paper or a project, but it actually is going into commercial operations probably very, very soon," he said.
He also emphasized that Chinese enterprises are increasingly expanding their global footprint while driving forward with vigorous innovation at home.
"China has remained a key contributor, because China's integrated in the global economy, and also because of the reforms and market opening up measures. China's role will be and continues to be very, very important. China is also contributing to global advancement of technologies in sectors that are related to the green transformation," Hajba said.
China remains major contributor to global GDP growth: OECD advisor
China remains major contributor to global GDP growth: OECD advisor
China remains major contributor to global GDP growth: OECD advisor
China remains major contributor to global GDP growth: OECD advisor
China remains major contributor to global GDP growth: OECD advisor
After the devastating fire at the housing complex Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the central government, Hong Kong authorities, and people from across China have joined forces in a massive outpouring of relief and support.
The blaze, the deadliest Hong Kong had witnessed for decades, broke out at around 14:50 on Nov 26 at the eight-towered residential estate Wang Fuk Court, which was under renovation, in Tai Po district. The fire quickly engulfed seven of the towers, leaving at least 159 dead, 79 injured and thousands of families homeless.
According to the latest official update, the Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, established by the HKSAR government, has received 3 billion Hong Kong dollars in external donations. Together with the HKSAR government's start-up capital of 300 million Hong Kong dollars, the fund stands at around 3.3 billion Hong Kong dollars in total. It will be used to help residents rebuild their homes and provide long-term support.
Following the fire, the HKSAR government has made comprehensive, multi-tiered rescue and resettlement efforts.
On the night of the blaze, the government promptly established temporary shelters at multiple locations across Tai Po district, coordinating accommodations in youth hostels, hotels, and transitional housing for affected residents. Emergency subsidies and living allowances were distributed to those impacted, while support was also provided through a "one household, one social worker" mechanism.
People from across Hong Kong have joined volunteer efforts, hoping to bring warmth to the wounded community, with donated supplies such as clothing, food, drinking water continuously arriving at temporary shelters.
Many taxi drivers have also volunteered to provide free rides.
"We work here from 08:00 in the morning to past 22:00 at night. We only leave when there are no passengers. That's how it is. It does affect earnings a bit. It definitely has an impact. But that's not important. The most important thing is to help others first," said Wong Chi-chuen, a taxi driver .
At the request of the HKSAR government, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council has coordinated the Ministry of Emergency Management to provide batches of supplies for the Tai Po fire relief effort, including portable outdoor charging stations, heavy-duty conveyors, blowers, respirators, goggles, protective suits, headlamps, and waterproof boots.
Mainland companies and residents, and various sectors in Macao also provided support following the devastating fire in Hong Kong, donating funds and supplies for emergency relief and post-disaster recovery.
"A large amount of supplies was collected and delivered to our disaster-stricken areas in a very short time. It made me realize what it means to be bound by blood. Because this kind of bond runs deep. I want to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone," said Peter Lam, chairman of Tai Po Rural Committee.
Support from across China pours in after devastating fire in Hong Kong
