China met its economic growth target in 2025 despite global turbulence, with gross domestic product (GDP) topping 140 trillion yuan (about 20.3 trillion U.S. dollars), up 5 percent year on year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Per capita GDP climbed to nearly 100,000 yuan (around 14,500 U.S. dollars), marking a 5.1 percent increase. Overall labor productivity rose by more than 6 percent, outpacing GDP growth by 1.1 percentage points.
New quality productive forces showed steady momentum. The value added of high-tech manufacturing expanded 9.4 percent, accounting for 17.1 percent of industrial enterprises above the designated size.
Green and low-carbon transformation also achieved remarkable results.
China also advanced its green transition. Clean energy consumption surpassed 30 percent of the national total, while carbon dioxide emissions per 10,000 yuan (about 1,451 U.S. dollars) of GDP fell 5 percent compared with 2024.
China's GDP tops 20 trln US dollars in 2025
Jeminay County in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Wednesday experienced severe strong winds and blowing snow due to a powerful cold front, prompting local traffic police to act swiftly to ensure public safety.
Beginning on Wednesday afternoon, wind speeds gradually increased across parts of Jeminay County in Altay Prefecture. In some areas, strong gales whipped up accumulated snow, severely reducing road visibility and leading to rapid snowdrifts.
The severe weather rendered travel difficult on several road sections. The local traffic police immediately activated their emergency response plan, establishing temporary control points at heavily windy locations and snow-blocked segments of certain rural roads.
Officers implemented measures including police-escorted travel at reduced speeds, phased traffic diversions, and recommendations for drivers to turn back or use alternative routes. These actions effectively guided stranded vehicles through the affected areas.
Strong winds, blowing snow impact traffic in China's northwest county
