American companies in China are reporting record-low investment plans and declining confidence in profits this year.

Why have the data released this week surprised global analysts for the second time in two quarters? What domestic and external challenges does China’s economy face, and how has it managed them?

At the Beijing Expo, Jensen Huang also announced plans for a new chip for Chinese clients that is designed for robotics and smart factories.

The research center said its survey also found a "marked departure" from the results of a 2023 survey, with more people seeing China as the world's leading economic power. A median of 41 percent saw China as the top economy, compared with a 39 percent median who named the United States.

Pew Research poll of Mexico, Brazil and Argentina suggests China may be benefiting from unease over US President Donald Trump's policies Public attitudes toward China in parts of Latin America have become more positive compared to recent years,