Moody's affirms China's A1 rating and upgrades outlook to stable
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Updated · Global Times · Apr 27
Moody's affirms China's A1 rating and upgrades outlook to stable
18 articles · Updated · Global Times · Apr 27
Moody's maintained China's A1 long-term issuer ratings and revised its outlook to stable from negative on Monday, citing economic resilience and innovation capacity amid global challenges.
China's Ministry of Finance welcomed the decision, highlighting 5% GDP growth in Q1 2026 and a cumulative GDP increase of over 35 trillion yuan in the past five years.
Analysts note the move reflects growing international confidence in China's economic prospects, supported by strong exports, high-value sectors, and effective macroeconomic policies despite rising protectionism and global volatility.
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