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China Narrows US Gap in Global Development Goals as Sustainability Race Intensifies

By Rebecca Hsu on June 25, 2026 8:43 pm |

Asia Market, Asia News and National Affairs

Beijing, 25 June 2026 – China is on track to surpass the United States in its progress towards global goals for human and planetary well-being, reflecting a significant shift in sustainable development performance among the world’s largest economies.

The latest Sustainable Development Report 2026 found that China has closed much of the gap with the United States since the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals were adopted in 2015. The report tracks progress across 17 goals covering poverty reduction, health, education, gender equality, clean energy, climate action, sustainable cities, innovation, inequality and environmental protection.

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  • Rebecca Hsu is a Senior Economist and Lead Analyst for The Ledger Asia, focusing on the rapidly evolving financial landscapes of East and Southeast Asia. With a background in sovereign risk assessment and emerging market trends, Rebecca provides sharp commentary on trade dynamics, monetary policy, and the digital economy's impact on regional growth.

    Formerly a strategic advisor for major financial institutions in Hong Kong, she excels at translating complex macroeconomic shifts into actionable insights for investors and policymakers. Her work at The Ledger Asia centers on China’s economic transition and the burgeoning manufacturing hubs of ASEAN, ensuring readers stay ahead of Asia’s shifting financial tides.

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