The National Bureau of Statistics said China’s cultural and related industries generated RMB20.83 trillion in operating revenue in 2025, up 8.8% YoY. Cultural services led the expansion with RMB12.31 trillion (+12.8% YoY), accounting for 59.1% of total cultural revenue (up 2.1 ppt) and contributing 82.7% of the sector’s revenue growth. Cultural manufacturing posted RMB4.99 trillion (+0.6% YoY) and cultural wholesale and retail RMB3.53 trillion (+8.0% YoY).

2026-06-29

The National Bureau of Statistics said China’s cultural and related industries generated RMB20.83 trillion in operating revenue in 2025, up 8.8% YoY. Cultural services led the expansion with RMB12.31 trillion (+12.8% YoY), accounting for 59.1% of total cultural revenue (up 2.1 ppt) and contributing 82.7% of the sector’s revenue growth. Cultural manufacturing posted RMB4.99 trillion (+0.6% YoY) and cultural wholesale and retail RMB3.53 trillion (+8.0% YoY).