The Beijing Hour China's 2025 GDP grows five percent, highlighting economic resilience
Jan 19, 2026
Wang Mengjia, a news correspondent focused on China's economic performance, discusses the significant 5% GDP growth in 2025, showcasing China's resilience. Do Hongyu, a reporter, highlights growth in the service sector and urban innovation. Meanwhile, Aaron Liu, a business correspondent, delves into the priorities of China's upcoming five-year plan, emphasizing AI integration and consumption boosts. Tensions over Greenland between the U.S. and Europe also emerge as a focal point, showcasing the complex interplay of global relations.
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China's 2025 Growth Shows Resilience
- China's GDP grew 5% in 2025, surpassing 140 trillion yuan and showing resilience amid external shocks.
- Officials argue innovation and higher-quality development drove both quantity and quality improvements.
Policies To Boost High-Quality Growth
- Prioritize innovation hubs and integrate AI across industries to boost productivity and new growth drivers.
- Raise incomes, remove market barriers, and support job creation to expand domestic consumption.
Service Sector Growth Linked To Talent
- The service sector rose 5.4% and depends on talent, IP and city-led coordination like Beijing and Shanghai.
- Cross-industry flows and AI adoption are key to lifting agriculture and manufacturing quality.