China's August Economic Data: Steady Industrial Growth, Mixed Investment Trends

Published: Sep 20, 2025 19:24

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[SMM Domestic Economic Data Update] China released its latest economic report card. The data showed that in August, the value-added of industrial enterprises above the designated size maintained steady growth, up 5.2% YoY and 0.37% MoM. During the same period, the service industry production index increased by 5.6% YoY. In the consumption sector, total retail sales of consumer goods also showed growth, up 3.4% YoY and 0.17% MoM. In cumulative terms, national fixed-asset investment from January to August rose 0.5% YoY, with manufacturing investment up significantly by 5.1%, while real estate development investment fell by 12.9%.

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