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Q2 data suggests China on track to hit annual growth target

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Economic growth in Q2 came in ahead of target. Per data released by the stats bureau (NBS) on Wednesday, in the second quarter of 2025:

GDP expanded 5.2% y/y, compared to 5.4% growth in Q1 On a nominal basis – which incorporates price effects – GDP grew by 3.9% y/y, down from 4.6 % in Q1

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