China's economy grew 5.2% year-on-year in 2025's first nine months, meeting its target, with strong performance in high-tech industries.

China's economy grew 5.2% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2025 and 4.8% in the third quarter, meeting its target of around 5%, according to China's National Bureau of Statistics. British economist John Ross said Western claims of a severe slowdown were unfounded, noting China's growth outpaces major Western economies. Industrial output rose 6.2% annually, with September's manufacturing and mining sectors up 6.5%, driven by high-value industries like electric vehicles, solar panels, and drones. Ross concluded China is advancing technologically faster than its overall economic growth, reinforcing its role as a key engine of global expansion.