China’s software and information technology sector wrapped up 2025 on a high note, with revenue from software-related business jumping 13.3% year-on-year to 13,977.7 billion yuan (about $2 trillion) between January and November, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. 🚀
Exports kept the momentum, climbing 8.1% to $56.9 billion and marking nine straight months of growth. Here’s the breakdown:
- 💻 IT services: 68.8% of total revenue
- ☁️ Cloud computing & Big Data as a Service (BDaaS): up 12.8% to 1,465.8 billion yuan (~$210B)
- 🔌 Integrated circuit (IC) design: soared 16.5% to 402.8 billion yuan (~$57.7B)
- 📈 Software services: grew 11.4%, with basic and industrial software hitting 2,950.9 billion yuan (~$422.8B)
Regionally, every part of China saw gains:
- Eastern China: up 13.7%, accounting for 83.4% of total revenue
- Yangtze River Delta: standout region with a 14.8% rise
- Central China: +13.2%
- Western China: +10.3%
- Northeastern China: +9.6%
Top performers by provincial-level region: Beijing, Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shandong and Shanghai led the charge, showcasing the vibrant tech hubs driving China’s digital economy forward. 🌐
With cloud, BDaaS and IC design powering growth, 2025 cemented China’s role as a global software powerhouse. What’s next? As digital transformation accelerates, all eyes will be on how the industry evolves in 2026 and beyond. 🌟
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China's software-related business up 13.3% from Jan. to Nov. in 2025
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