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
China's top political advisor Wang Huning on Wednesday called for further efforts to serve the country's economic and social development with high-quality advice and to ensure a strong start to the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).
Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), made the remarks when addressing a symposium held to analyze the economic situation.
Wang called for studying and implementing the guiding principles of the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and the Central Economic Work Conference, and gaining a sound understanding of the overall requirements, policy priorities and major tasks of this year's economic work.
He highlighted the importance of thinking and acting in line with the CPC Central Committee's decisions and plans on economic work.
The CPPCC should carry out inspections and research tours focusing on major theoretical and practical issues related to economic and social development during the new five-year period, further enhance studies in the economic sector, and provide high-quality advice to support a good start to the 15th Five-Year Plan period, Wang said.
At the symposium, 11 national political advisors and an economic expert spoke on a range of topics, including the integration of technological innovation with industrial innovation, the promotion of consumption and investment, and the construction of a modern industrial system.
Wang Yong, vice chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, chaired the symposium.
China's top political advisor stresses boosting new five-year plan off to a good start
