China: Just one step away from high-income status?

Source: CGTN

Update: July 6th, 2026  

The latest World Bank income classification is out, and China has reached another important milestone. China's Gross National Income (GNI) per capita has risen to $14,230, just $150 short of the threshold for high-income economies. While China remains an upper-middle-income economy in 2025, the gap has become smaller than ever. Why is China so close to joining the high-income economy group? And what do these numbers mean for China's economy, global markets, and ordinary people? Watch now to find out!