Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show the Chinese mainland’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.2% year on year in the first three quarters of 2025. This performance signals a resilient recovery fueled by consumer spending and tech innovation.
In the third quarter alone, growth clocked in at 4.8% compared with the same period last year. Renewables, electric vehicles and digital services led the charge, with city cafés and co-working spaces from Shanghai to Shenzhen buzzing with entrepreneurs and digital nomads tapping into new opportunities.
Tech startups celebrated a surge in venture funding, while analysts credit streamlined supply chains and steady export demand for keeping momentum alive. “Sustainable investment and green tech are at the forefront of this rebound,” says Li Chen, an economist focused on emerging markets.
Still, challenges like inflationary pressures and global trade tensions could temper growth in the coming months. For young global citizens and business enthusiasts, the evolving landscape offers a front-row seat to how policy shifts and market trends shape the future.
As the Chinese mainland charts a path towards carbon neutrality and digital transformation, the next quarters will be a key test of its growth model and an important data point for policymakers worldwide.
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China's GDP expands 5.2 pct year on year in first three quarters
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