February 28, 2026

China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5 percent year on year in 2025, reaching a record high of 140.1 trillion yuan ($20 trillion), data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed on Saturday.

China's 5 percent growth rate ranks among the highest of the world's major economies. The country is projected to contribute around 30 percent of global economic growth, maintaining its position as the largest contributor and a key stabilizing anchor for the world economy, NBS deputy head Sheng Laiyun said.

High-quality opening-up continued to advance over the past year. Total imports and exports of goods reached 45.4 trillion yuan, up 3.8 percent year on year. Trade with partner countries under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) rose by 6.3 percent, accounting for 51.9 percent of the total. Trade with other members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) increased by 5.3 percent from a year earlier.

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