China's industrial sector has opened 2025 with a 6.5% year-on-year surge in value-added output from major enterprises, according to Friday's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) report. Industrial growth accounted for over a third of the nation's economic expansion during this period, accelerating by 0.8 percentage points compared to Q4 2024.
Tech and manufacturing drove the momentum, with electronics, automotive, and electrical machinery industries leading the charge. Software and IT services generated ¥1.9 trillion ($263 billion) in revenue during January-February alone, underscoring the sector's rapid digitization.
Private industrial investment saw double-digit growth rates, while the roster of major industrial enterprises continued to expand—a clear signal of strengthening business confidence. Analysts highlight this rebound as critical for stabilizing global supply chains amid evolving trade dynamics.
'The figures reflect successful structural reforms and innovation-driven strategies,' said MIIT spokesperson Zhang Wei during the briefing. Market watchers now anticipate sustained momentum in smart manufacturing and green energy sectors through 2025.
