China’s economy grew 5 percent in 2025, meeting its annual target, with GDP reaching 140.19 trillion yuan ($20.12 trillion), official data showed. Strong performance in industrial production, high-tech manufacturing, consumer spending, and the service sector supported steady growth. Online retail sales rose sharply, and trade with Belt and Road countries remained robust. Despite a small decline in overall investment, per capita incomes grew 5 percent. Officials said the economy showed resilience amid domestic and global challenges and promised further policies to boost domestic demand and sustain growth.
Credit : CGTN