Economic growth in China was twelve times as high as in the European Union since the pandemic.

Omissions

• The claim does not specify the exact time period for 'since the pandemic' - whether this refers to cumulative growth from 2020-2024/2025 or annual average growth rates. The claim also does not specify whether this refers to real GDP growth in local currency terms or USD terms.
• World Bank data shows China's annual GDP growth at 5.0% (2024) versus EU at 1.1% (2024), which is a ratio of approximately 4.5 times for that specific year, not 12 times cumulative.

Sources

• PrimaryWorld Bank Open DataChina GDP growth (annual %): 5.0% (2024). European Union GDP growth (annual %): 1.1% (2024).
• PrimaryEurostat - National accounts and GDPAnnual average growth rates of GDP in the EU between 2005-2024 was 1.3%. For 2025, GDP increased by 1.5% in the EU.