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Beijing, China - July 15, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Press conference in progress
2. Reporters
3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Sheng Laiyun, Deputy Director, National Bureau of Statistics (starting with shot 2/ending with shot 4):
"In the first half of the year, the national economy withstood pressures and overcame difficulties to make progress -- the economy remained generally stable while achieving steady growth; production and demand increased steadily; employment remained generally stable; residents' incomes rose continuously; new growth drivers were strengthened; high-quality development made new strides; and overall social stability was maintained. Preliminary calculations show that in the first half of the year, the GDP reached 66 trillion yuan (about 9.21 trillion U.S. dollars), up 5.3 percent year on year at constant prices."
4. Various of reporters
5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Sheng Laiyun, Deputy Director, National Bureau of Statistics:
"Overall, more proactive and effective macro policies had taken effect in the first half of the year, enabling the economy to sustain a stable and upward development, demonstrating strong resilience and vitality."
FILE: Beijing, China - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
6. Aerial shots of cityscape
FILE: Wuyi County, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, east China - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
7. Various of robotic arms in operation
FILE: China - Exact Location and Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
8. Engineer working
FILE: Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, south China - Jan 10, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
9. Various of laser device researchers working
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10. Various of harvesters in farmland, crops
FILE: Xiamen City, Fujian Province, east China - 2024 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
11. Various of customers in shopping mall
12. Various of consumers at cell phone store, phones for sale
FILE: Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, south China - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
13. Various of cityscape
China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.3 percent year on year in the first half of 2025, showcasing the effectiveness of the country's macroeconomic policies as well as the strong resilience and vitality of its economy, said Sheng Laiyun, deputy director of the National Bureau of Statistics, on Tuesday.
Speaking at a press conference in Beijing, Sheng highlighted that Chinese economy maintained stable operations during the first six months of the year.
"In the first half of the year, the national economy withstood pressures and overcame difficulties to make progress -- the economy remained generally stable while achieving steady growth; production and demand increased steadily; employment remained generally stable; residents' incomes rose continuously; new growth drivers were strengthened; high-quality development made new strides; and overall social stability was maintained. Preliminary calculations show that in the first half of the year, the GDP reached 66 trillion yuan (about 9.21 trillion U.S. dollars), up 5.3 percent year on year at constant prices," said Sheng.
By sector, the primary industry grew 3.7 percent year on year, while the secondary and tertiary industries increased by 5.3 percent and 5.5 percent, respectively, he added.
By quarter, GDP rose 5.4 percent year on year in the first quarter and 5.2 percent in the second one, said Shen, adding that GDP grew 1.1 percent quarter on quarter in the second quarter.
"Overall, more proactive and effective macro policies had taken effect in the first half of the year, enabling the economy to sustain a stable and upward development, demonstrating strong resilience and vitality," Sheng said.
China-GDP/H1
Dateline : July 15, 2025/File
Location : China
Duration : 1'51
Beijing, China - July 15, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Press conference in progress
2. Reporters
3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Sheng Laiyun, Deputy Director, National Bureau of Statistics (starting with shot 2/ending with shot 4):
"In the first half of the year, the national economy withstood pressures and overcame difficulties to make progress -- the economy remained generally stable while achieving steady growth; production and demand increased steadily; employment remained generally stable; residents' incomes rose continuously; new growth drivers were strengthened; high-quality development made new strides; and overall social stability was maintained. Preliminary calculations show that in the first half of the year, the GDP reached 66 trillion yuan (about 9.21 trillion U.S. dollars), up 5.3 percent year on year at constant prices."
4. Various of reporters
5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Sheng Laiyun, Deputy Director, National Bureau of Statistics:
"Overall, more proactive and effective macro policies had taken effect in the first half of the year, enabling the economy to sustain a stable and upward development, demonstrating strong resilience and vitality."
FILE: Beijing, China - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
6. Aerial shots of cityscape
FILE: Wuyi County, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, east China - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
7. Various of robotic arms in operation
FILE: China - Exact Location and Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
8. Engineer working
FILE: Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, south China - Jan 10, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
9. Various of laser device researchers working
FILE: China - Exact Location and Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
10. Various of harvesters in farmland, crops
FILE: Xiamen City, Fujian Province, east China - 2024 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
11. Various of customers in shopping mall
12. Various of consumers at cell phone store, phones for sale
FILE: Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, south China - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
13. Various of cityscape
China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.3 percent year on year in the first half of 2025, showcasing the effectiveness of the country's macroeconomic policies as well as the strong resilience and vitality of its economy, said Sheng Laiyun, deputy director of the National Bureau of Statistics, on Tuesday.
Speaking at a press conference in Beijing, Sheng highlighted that Chinese economy maintained stable operations during the first six months of the year.
"In the first half of the year, the national economy withstood pressures and overcame difficulties to make progress -- the economy remained generally stable while achieving steady growth; production and demand increased steadily; employment remained generally stable; residents' incomes rose continuously; new growth drivers were strengthened; high-quality development made new strides; and overall social stability was maintained. Preliminary calculations show that in the first half of the year, the GDP reached 66 trillion yuan (about 9.21 trillion U.S. dollars), up 5.3 percent year on year at constant prices," said Sheng.
By sector, the primary industry grew 3.7 percent year on year, while the secondary and tertiary industries increased by 5.3 percent and 5.5 percent, respectively, he added.
By quarter, GDP rose 5.4 percent year on year in the first quarter and 5.2 percent in the second one, said Shen, adding that GDP grew 1.1 percent quarter on quarter in the second quarter.
"Overall, more proactive and effective macro policies had taken effect in the first half of the year, enabling the economy to sustain a stable and upward development, demonstrating strong resilience and vitality," Sheng said.
ID : 8436565
Published : 2025-07-15 11:08
Last Modified : 2025-07-15 20:57:24
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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