China’s economy grew 5.2% year on year in the first three quarters of 2025, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). In the third quarter alone, GDP expanded 4.8% compared to the same period last year.
Industrial output rose 6.2% in the first nine months, driven by a 9.7% increase in equipment manufacturing and a 9.6% rise in high-tech manufacturing.
Trade also contributed to growth, with China’s total imports and exports up 4% in the first nine months. Exports surged 7.1%, while imports declined slightly by 0.2%.
Retail sales of consumer goods increased 4.5%, and value-added service output grew 5.4% during the same period.
The consumer price index (CPI) fell 0.1% year on year, while the core CPI which excludes food and energy prices rose 0.6%, accelerating 0.2 percentage points compared to the first half of 2025.
According to the NBS, China’s economy showed strong resilience and vitality, maintaining steady growth amid pressures, with production and supply expanding steadily and new growth drivers developing consistently. A spokesperson noted that supportive measures and solid foundations position the country to achieve its economic goals for 2025.
Source: CGTN
