China’s economy expands 5.2% YoY in Q2 2025 vs. 5.1% expected

China’s economy expanded at an annual rate of 5.2% in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, compared to a 5.4% growth in the first quarter, the official data published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Tuesday. Data beat the market forecast of 5.1% in the reported period.

On a quarterly basis, the Chinese Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rate rose 1.1% in Q2 2025 after advancing 1.2% in the previous quarter, above the market consensus of 0.9% print.

China’s annual June Retail Sales increased by 4.8% vs. 5.6% expected and 6.4% prior, while Industrial Production came in at 6.8% vs. 5.6% estimate and May’s 5.8%.