China's software sector achieved robust growth in 2025, with revenues climbing 13.2% year-on-year to 15.48 trillion yuan ($2.22 trillion), according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on January 29, 2026. Profits rose 7.3% to 1.88 trillion yuan, underscoring the industry's resilience amid global economic uncertainties.
Tech Services Lead Expansion
Information technology services dominated the sector, generating 10.64 trillion yuan in revenue—a 14.7% annual increase. Cloud computing and big data services collectively grew 13.6%, reaching 1.62 trillion yuan. Meanwhile, information security products and services saw steady demand, rising 6.7% to 223.5 billion yuan.
Strategic Priorities Bear Fruit
The growth aligns with China's focus on digital transformation and innovation-driven development. Analysts attribute the performance to increased enterprise digitization, 5G network deployment, and government support for domestic tech ecosystems.
