China Q2 GDP +1.1% q/q (vs. +0.9% expected. +1.2% prior))
Economic growth data from China for the April - June quarter 2025
Q2 GDP +1.1% q/q, strong data just a touch below Q1
- expected +0.9%, prior +1.2%
Q2 GDP +5.2% y/y for a beat of expectations also
- expected +5.1%, prior +5.4%
Given the headwinds facing China's economy (tarrifs!) this is very impressive data. Economic growth exceeded the government's full-year target. Strong exports to markets outside the US helped sustain production.
Out at the same were 'activity data' for June 2025:
