On Monday, December 15, 2025, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed the Chinese mainland's economy made solid strides in November. Industrial production rose 4.8% year on year, with a month-on-month gain of 0.44%.
Advanced industries led the charge: equipment manufacturing jumped 7.7%, while high-tech manufacturing surged 8.4%. These gains outpaced overall industrial growth by 2.9 and 3.6 percentage points, signaling a shift toward more cutting-edge production. 📈
Meanwhile, the service sector kept its momentum. The service industry production index climbed 4.2% year on year, underscoring a rebound in modern services that are key to the mainland's economic transition. 💼
Consumption also showed promise. Total retail sales of consumer goods hit 4.39 trillion yuan (about $622.3 billion), up 1.3% from last November. From shopping sprees to dining out, market appetite remains healthy. 🛍️
With solid performances across industry, services, and retail, the Chinese mainland is charting a steady path as it moves into year-end. Young investors and market watchers can take note of these trends as signals of resilience and ongoing transformation.
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China's economic performance shows steady progress in November
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