China’s GDP grew 5.0% YoY in Q1 to 33.42 trillion yuan in real terms, up 0.5ppt
from Q4, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
By sector, primary industry grew 3.8%, secondary 4.9%, and tertiary 5.2%. On a
QoQ basis, GDP rose 1.3%.
Authorities said the economy got off to a solid start in 2026.