Moody's Maintains China's A1 Sovereign Rating, Upgrades Outlook to Stable

Gate News message, April 27 — Moody's International Credit Rating Company maintained China's A1 sovereign credit rating and upgraded its outlook to stable, according to China's Ministry of Finance. The decision reflects Moody's recognition of China's macroeconomic resilience, fiscal strength, and high-quality economic development momentum.

Over the past five years, China's cumulative GDP increase exceeded 35 trillion yuan, with an average annual growth rate of 5.4% during the 14th Five-Year Plan period. China contributed approximately 30% to global economic growth. In the first quarter of 2026, China's GDP grew 5% year-over-year.

The Ministry of Finance stated that China will continue to advance macroeconomic regulation and comprehensive reform to drive economic structural transformation and enhance fiscal sustainability, while maintaining ongoing communication with Moody's.