China hits 2025 GDP target, but households remain cautious

China’s economy grew by 5 percent in 2025, meeting the government’s official target. However, growth has been driven largely by exports rather than domestic demand. Consumer spending remains weak, with households saving more amid economic uncertainty. Low spending is hurting business confidence and weighing on investment. Prices have continued to fall, highlighting persistent deflationary pressures. Analysts say the uneven recovery raises concerns about the sustainability of growth. Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu reports from Beijing. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #ChinaEconomy #EconomicGrowth #ChinaGDP #Exports #DomesticDemand #ConsumerSpending #Deflation #GlobalEconomy #BusinessConfidence #EconomicOutlook #ChinaMarkets