China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.3 percent year on year in the first half of 2025, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed.

China's GDP reached around 66.05 trillion yuan (about 9.24 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first half, NBS data showed.

In the second quarter, the country's GDP expanded 5.2 percent year on year, according to the NBS. On a quarterly basis, China's economy expanded 1.1 percent in the second quarter, according to the NBS.

Since the beginning of the year, China has accelerated the implementation of a more proactive macroeconomic policy. The economy has made steady progress despite pressures, with significant economic indicators performing better than expected, said Sheng Laiyun, deputy head of the bureau, at a press conference. (Xinhua)