Poster: China's GDP expands 4.7 pct in H1

China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.7 percent year on year in the first half of 2026, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on July 15, 2026.

The world's second-largest economy generated around 69.57 trillion yuan (about 10.25 trillion U.S. dollars) in output during the period, the data showed. In the second quarter, the country's economy expanded 4.3 percent year on year.

The Chinese economy has "operated within an appropriate range against pressure," continuing to demonstrate strong resilience, the NBS said in a statement, pointing to bright spots such as robust growth in production and supply, stable employment and rapid expansion in new growth drivers.

China's GDP grew 5 percent year on year in the first quarter. The country has targeted 2026 growth at 4.5 to 5 percent and will strive for better in practice.