China's industrial output rose 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, led by manufacturing growth.

China's industrial output grew 6.5% year on year in September 2025, accelerating from August's 5.2% increase, with manufacturing leading at a 7.3% rise. For January–September, industrial output rose 6.2% annually, driven by strong manufacturing and mining growth, while electricity and utilities saw minimal expansion. The data covers large enterprises with annual revenue of at least 20 million yuan ($2.82 million). Officials noted ongoing challenges like weak demand and low corporate profits, but emphasized efforts to boost innovation and high-quality supply to support growth.