BEIJING, June 5 (Xinhua) -- China's economy is building on a positive start in the first quarter of 2025, demonstrating steady progress, as stated by Ding Lin, an official from the National Development and Reform Commission.

During a recent episode of the China Economic Roundtable, hosted by Xinhua News Agency, Ding remarked on the resilience of China's economy despite the complexities of the external environment. He pointed out that key metrics such as industrial production, the service sector, domestic demand, and exports are exhibiting robust growth.

Ding highlighted the innovative dynamism of the nation, noting an impressive 10 percent growth in the high-tech manufacturing sector for April, significantly outperforming the overall industrial growth rate by nearly 4 percentage points.

The accelerated advancement of various industries was also emphasized by Ding, particularly in sectors like drones, new energy vehicles, artificial intelligence, and humanoid robots, further demonstrating China's commitment to innovation.

"As pro-growth measures are rapidly implemented, their positive effects will continue to emerge, further propelling the country's journey towards high-quality economic development," Ding commented.

In terms of overall economic performance, China's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) experienced a year-on-year growth of 5.4 percent in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting the ongoing recovery and expansion of the economy.