China's Economy Grows 5% in 2025, Surpasses USD 20 Trillion GDP Mark

China's economy grew by 5 percent in 2025, reaching a record GDP of USD 20.01 trillion, driven primarily by a record goods export trade surplus of USD 1.19 trillion. Despite this growth, the final quarter saw a slowdown to 4.5 percent, the lowest in three years, due to domestic challenges including sluggish internal demand and a downturn in the property market. The National Bureau of Statistics highlighted stable employment and progress under the 14th Five-Year Plan, with cautious optimism for the upcoming 15th Plan period.