China's industrial production expanded by 6.4 per cent in the first half of 2025, led by a surge in high-tech and equipment manufacturing, official data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Tuesday. Manufacturing output climbed to 7.0 per cent year-on-year, while equipment manufacturing jumped 10.2 per cent and high-tech manufacturing rose 9.5 per cent. Output of new energy vehicles, 3D printers, and industrial robots surged by 36.2 per cent, 43.1 per cent, and 35.6 per cent, respectively. In June, industrial output increased 6.8 per cent year-on-year, with the Manufacturing PMI rising slightly to 49.7. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: M. S. Salama
