China's economy grew by 5% in 2025. This met the country's goal for the year. However, this growth rate was slower than in recent years. Strong exports helped the economy. Exports were important because they balanced low consumer spending at home. The property market also had problems.
At the same time, the United States approved Nvidia. Nvidia can now send its advanced AI chips to some companies in China. This is a big change for the artificial intelligence industry. The US National Bureau of Statistics said China's economy is growing steadily. They noted progress in developing high-quality products.
However, officials also mentioned challenges. They said that global changes and weak domestic demand are issues. There are also old and new problems affecting the economy. In the last three months of 2025, the economy grew by 4.5%. This was a little slower than before.
Exports were a main reason for China's economic strength. Exports grew by 6.1%. This led to a record trade surplus of nearly $1.2 trillion. Chinese businesses faced trade rules from the US. Therefore, they looked for new markets. Many companies traded more in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe.
The US decision to allow H200 chip exports is important. Before, the US had strict rules on advanced AI hardware for China. Chinese developers found ways to work with less advanced chips. They used better software and more data. The new H200 chips will help them build AI systems faster. This could change the AI market globally.
Investor feelings about AI are also changing. People are now looking for real profit. They want to see companies make money from AI. Investors are waiting for Nvidia's next report. They want to see the financial results of AI investments. This means less speculation and more focus on real returns. The connection between China's economy and AI technology will be important to watch.