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China's economy grows 5.3% in H1

Writer:   |  Editor: Lin Qiuying  |  From:   |  Updated: 2025-07-16

China’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 5.3% year on year in the first half (H1) of 2025 to 66.05 trillion yuan (US$9.24 trillion), the National Bureau of Statistics said yesterday. Second-quarter growth came in at 5.2%. The tertiary sector led the way, expanding 5.5%, while the primary and secondary industries grew 3.7% and 5.3%, respectively. Thanks to an accelerated rollout of more proactive macro policies since January, the economy has advanced steadily, with key indicators outperforming expectations despite lingering headwinds

China’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 5.3% year on year in the first half (H1) of 2025 to 66.05 trillion yuan (US$9.24 trillion), the National Bureau of Statistics said yesterday.