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China is experiencing rapid growth in the number of businesses in eight emerging industries and nine future industries: more than 1.13 million new companies were created in these sectors in 2025, a 9.9 percent year-on-year increase, according to data released Thursday by the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR). Leading the growth rates were advanced industries such as humanoid robots, civil aviation, and generative artificial intelligence.
According to the State Bureau of Commerce and Industry, nearly 25.75 million new business entities were registered in China last year, including 9.5 million enterprises and 16.19 million sole proprietors. Consumption-related sectors also showed promising results. By 2025, the number of enterprises engaged in the production of smart consumer equipment will reach approximately 78,000, of which approximately 5,000 are new.
In 2025, the cultural tourism sector saw the creation of 3.3 million new businesses, up 12.2 percent year-on-year, while sectors related to the "silver economy" saw the creation of about 68,000 new businesses, up 17.1 percent year-on-year.
Market regulators will continue to improve market access and exit mechanisms, promote a fair competitive environment, and optimize public services for businesses, thereby further stimulating the viability of all types of economic entities. (Photo: VCG)
