<Econ>CN 4Q25 GDP Increases 4.5% Year-on-Year, Aligning with Projections
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 19 2026
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Source: aastocks
China's GDP Growth: China's GDP grew by 5.4% in Q1, 5.2% in Q2, 4.8% in Q3, and 4.5% in Q4 of 2025, aligning with market expectations according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
Retail Sales Performance: Retail sales in China for December showed a year-on-year increase of 0.9%, which is lower than the previous month's 1.3% and below the forecast of 1.2%.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.





