China’s fixed-asset investment went up 3.7% year on year in the first five months of 2025, official data showed. Excluding the property sector, the country’s fixed-asset investment grew 7.7% year on year during this period, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

Manufacturing investment increased 8.5% in the first five months. In particular, investment in the textile industry posted robust growth, up 15.1% in the period.

By industry, investment in the primary industry increased 8.4% year on year, while secondary industry investment rose 11.4%. The tertiary industry saw a 0.4% decrease in investment.

Source: CHINA TEXTILE LEADER Express