China’s economy grew at a faster-than-expected rate in the second quarter, keeping the country on track to meet its full-year target of 5% and easing some pressure on policymakers to step up stimulus

China's economic growth slowed to 5.2% year-over-year in Q2 2025, its weakest pace since Q3 2024 and down from 5.4% in the preceding two quarters. Despite this deceleration, the Q2 figure slightly exceeded the 5.

China’s economy slowed in the second quarter even as it topped market forecast in a show of resilience against U.S. tariffs, and analysts warn of underlying weakness and rising risks that will ramp up pressure on Beijing to roll out more stimulus.