China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.7% year on year in the first half of 2026, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Wednesday.

"National economy operated within an appropriate range with new growth drivers developing rapidly in the first half year," said Mao Shengyong, NBS deputy head.

New growth drivers, represented by high-end manufacturing, the digital economy and modern services, contributed over 40% to China's economic growth in the first half year.

Though global trade growth cooled, China's foreign trade posted strong resilience, with its total foreign trade in goods up 16.9% year on year.