Official data released on Monday showed that China’s economy grew by 5% in 2025, meeting the government’s annual target.

The National Bureau of Statistics reported that China’s gross domestic product exceeded 140 trillion yuan, or approximately 20 trillion U.S. dollars, for the first time in history. The report highlighted that the national economy maintained a steady growth rate, in line with the government’s target of around 5%.

China’s GDP now ranks second only to the United States, reflecting the strength and resilience of its economy despite global and domestic challenges.