China's Economic Performance in Q2 2025

In an impressive display of economic resilience, China's gross domestic product (GDP) soared to 31.88 trillion yuan ($4.4 trillion) in the second quarter of 2025. This marks a 5.2% growth compared to the same period last year, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday.

Quarterly Growth and Sectoral Contributions

The economy also saw a 1.1% expansion on a quarterly basis, underscoring the sustained momentum of China's recovery. Breaking down the figures, the primary industry's value added increased by 3.7% to 3.12 trillion yuan. The secondary and tertiary industries also posted significant gains, with growth rates of 5.3% and 5.5%, reaching 23.91 trillion yuan and 39.03 trillion yuan, respectively.