Ever wondered what’s behind the Chinese mainland’s 5% GDP growth in 2025? It’s more than just a single number—it’s a story of major shake-ups across different sectors 🤯
Where things cooled down ❄️
- Fixed asset investment dipped 3.8% year-on-year
- Real estate development plunged 17.2%
- Newly built commercial housing sales dropped 12.6%
Where the turbo kicked in 🚀
- Information services investment jumped 28.4%
- Aerospace vehicles & equipment manufacturing rose 16.9%
- Digital product manufacturing (think industrial robots 🤖) grew 9.3%
- New energy vehicles made up over 50% of new car sales 🔋🚗
- R&D spending reached 2.8% of GDP, topping the OECD average 💡
In 2025, the Chinese mainland economy actively reshuffled its deck—shrinking legacy sectors while boosting high-tech, green energy, and innovation-led industries. It’s a conscious pivot toward tomorrow’s growth drivers.
As we roll into 2026, keep an eye on how these trends reshape global supply chains, investment strategies, and consumer markets. The story is just beginning! ✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
