China’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5 percent year on year in 2025, meeting the annual target of around 5 percent, official data showed on Monday.
For the full year, GDP came in at 140.19 trillion yuan ($20.12 trillion), according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Key economic indicators pointed to steady and positive growth momentum.
Industrial production recorded solid growth, with the value-added of large industrial enterprises increasing by 5.9 percent year on year. In term of sector, equipment and high-tech manufacturing showed particularly robust performance, with their value-added rising by 9.2 and 9.4 percent, respectively.
Consumer spending also demonstrated resilience. Total retail sales of consumer goods climbed 3.7 percent year on year, surpassing 50 trillion yuan ($7.2 trillion). Notably, online retail sales surged by 8.6 percent.
The service sector also contributed to growth, with its value-added expanding by 5.4 percent.
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