China’s GDP grew 5.3% in H1 2025, led by strong gains in services and advanced industries like new-energy vehicles. Retail sales and online shopping showed recovery, but real estate development fell sharply by 11%. Structural risks from the property sector and global pressures pose challenges to sustained growth.
China’s economy rebounded strongly in the first half of 2025, with GDP growing 5.3%. Services grew 5.5% and industry 6.4%, led by a sharp rise in advanced sectors like new-energy vehicles (+36%) and 3D printing (+43%), signaling Beijing’s push toward cutting-edge technology.
Domestic consumption showed signs of recovery, with retail sales up 5% and online purchases rising 8.5%. Fixed-asset investment grew 2.8%, but the real estate market sounded a major alarm as property development plunged 11%, casting a shadow over overall growth.
Despite rapid growth and innovation, structural risks remain, including the real estate crisis, domestic challenges, and global pressures. China’s economic future depends on managing these contradictions effectively.
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