China’s economy is officially expanding. GDP rose 5.2% in the second quarter of 2025, slightly above expectations. Retail sales jumped 6.4% in May. Exports have gained short-term momentum thanks to the recent trade deal with the United States.

Chinese state firm employee Zhang Jinming makes up for a 24% cut to his salary by delivering food for three hours every night after work and on weekends - and hopes he can avoid awkward encounters with colleagues.

While the GDP rose 5.2 per cent year-on-year between April and June, the figure reflects a slight deceleration from the 5.4 per cent growth posted in the first quarter, reported Reuters.

BEIJING, China - China's economy expanded more than five percent in the second quarter, official data showed Tuesday, buoyed by strong exports but analysts warned that more work was needed to

A surge of exports from Chinese manufacturers supported the growth, as customers and producers alike took advantage of the U.S.-China trade war ceasefire.

China's producer deflation deepened to its worst level in almost two years in June as the economy grappled with uncertainty over a global trade war and subdued demand at home, piling pressure on policymakers to roll out more support measures.

Official figures showed modest growth in the second quarter as exports shifted to other countries and Beijing invested in manufacturing and infrastructure.

China’s economy grew at a slower clip in the second quarter, as trade tensions with the U.S. rattled an economy already mired in deflation and a years-long housing downturn, raising pressure on Beijing to step up stimulus to underpin growth.

Producer prices fell the most in nearly two years in June, while consumer goods prices also fell month-on-month.