China's industrial and information technology sector contributed over 40 percent to economic growth in 2025, Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology Zhang Yunming said on Wednesday.
Speaking at a press conference held by the State Council information office in Beijing, Zhang elaborated the country's industrial economic operation over the past year.
"China remained committed to prioritizing the real economy and introduced a new round of work plans to ensure steady growth in 10 key industries. Major industrial provinces were supported to play a leading role, effectively driving stable industrial growth," Zhang said.
"In 2025, the total value added of industrial enterprises above the designated size increased 5.9 percent over the previous year. With the manufacturing sector's share in GDP remaining stable, the country's manufacturing scale is expected to rank first globally for the 16-consecutive year. Telecommunications service volume grew by 9.1 percent year on year. Industrial and information technology sectors contributed over 40 percent to economic growth in 2025, consolidating their roles as stabilizers," Zhang added.
China's Industrial, information technology sectors contribute over 40 pct to economic growth in 2025: official
China's Industrial, information technology sectors contribute over 40 pct to economic growth in 2025: official
