The world economy grew by 2.2 percent in 2009, while East Asia´s economy increased by 4.1 percent. Much of the East Asian rise is accounted for by China, where the nation´s GDP expand 8.1 percent. Economist: Chinese economy to do better in 2010>>
Economic growth in China is now back in double digits for the fourth quarter of 2009. The quarterly figures just released have exceeded most forecasts and brought 2009´s full-year expansion to 8.7 percent. China 2009 Q4 GDP rise 10.7%>> 9.5% GDP forcast for China in 2010>>