The National Bureau of Statistics said China’s cultural and related industries
generated RMB20.83 trillion in operating revenue in 2025, up 8.8% YoY. Cultural
services led the expansion with RMB12.31 trillion (+12.8% YoY), accounting for
59.1% of total cultural revenue (up 2.1 ppt) and contributing 82.7% of the
sector’s revenue growth. Cultural manufacturing posted RMB4.99 trillion (+0.6%
YoY) and cultural wholesale and retail RMB3.53 trillion (+8.0% YoY).
