China reported a better-than-expected economic growth as the world’s second largest economy took advantage of a trade truce with the US amid President Donald Trump’s tariff offensive.

China’s economy slowed in the second quarter even as it topped market forecast in a show of resilience against U.S. tariffs, though analysts warn of underlying weakness and rising risks that will ramp up pressure on Beijing to roll out more stimulus.

China's economic growth slowed to 5.2% year-over-year in Q2 2025, its weakest pace since Q3 2024 and down from 5.4% in the preceding two quarters. Despite this deceleration, the Q2 figure slightly exceeded the 5.