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More than two-thirds of Chinese CEOs anticipate an improvement in global economic growth this year, a higher proportion than the worldwide average, reflecting positive outlooks on technological innovation, trade recovery, and growth in emerging markets, according to a recent survey.
Approximately 67% of Chinese CEOs expect global economic expansion over the next 12 months, an increase from 60% the previous year. Meanwhile, 9% believe growth will stay the same, and the remaining anticipate a slowdown. Globally, about 61% of CEOs expect the economy to improve.
The survey, conducted with 4,454 business leaders across 95 countries and regions from September to November last year, covers industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, consumer goods, energy, private equity, financial services, and technology. It includes responses from 216 leaders in mainland China and 54 from Hong Kong.
China is on track to meet its 2025 economic growth goal of 5%, driven by industrial upgrades and innovation, fostering stable business expectations. Hong Kong, as a major international financial hub, continues to lead global capital market financings, with strengthening collaboration with mainland China in tech innovation and services boosting confidence among businesses.
Artificial intelligence stands out as a key technological advancement, with 52% of Chinese CEOs experiencing revenue growth through AI utilization—significantly above the global average of 29%. About 17% report that AI has contributed to both revenue increases and cost reductions, compared to 12% worldwide.
However, 39% of Chinese CEOs say they have yet to see financial gains from their AI investments, whereas the global figure is 56%.
Despite ongoing optimism about global growth, Chinese domestic market attractiveness remains high among international investors. The percentage of global CEOs ranking China as one of their top three investment destinations increased this year to 11%, up from 9% last year.
Investors from Indonesia and South Korea, at 26%, Germany with 24%, and Japan and Switzerland at 22%, show the strongest interest in investing in China, according to the report.
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