China's cultural industry revenue hit 20.8 trillion yuan in 2025, up 8.4% annually
On September 24, China's Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism Wang Jianhua announced at a State Council press conference that the national cultural industry achieved operating revenue of 20.8 trillion yuan in 2025, with an 8.4% average annual growth during the 14th Five-Year Plan period. Domestic tourism hit record highs of 6.52 billion trips and 6.3 trillion yuan in spending. Commercial performances totaled 640,000 shows with 61.6 billion yuan in box office revenue, both up over 6% year-on-year.
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China's Cultural Industry Revenue Reaches 20.8 Trillion Yuan in 2025, Annual Growth 8.4%
China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced that the national cultural industry achieved operating revenue of 20.8 trillion yuan in 2025, with an average annual growth rate of 8.4% during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025). Vice Minister Wang Jianhua made the remarks at a State Council Information Office press conference on the 15th Five-Year Plan for cultural and tourism development. The ministry also reported record highs in domestic tourism, with 6.52 billion trips and total spending of 6.3 trillion yuan in 2025. Commercial performances reached 640,000 shows with box office revenue of 61.6 billion yuan, both growing over 6% year-on-year. As of end-2025, China had 3,253 public libraries, 7,188 registered museums, nearly 44,000 cultural institutions, 1,557 national-level intangible cultural heritage items, and 3,994 representative inheritors.
China's 2025 domestic tourism hits record 6.52 billion trips, 6.3 trillion yuan spending
On September 24, China's State Council Information Office held a press conference on cultural and tourism development during the '15th Five-Year Plan' period. Culture and Tourism Vice Minister Wang Jianhua announced that by the end of 2025, China had 3,253 public libraries, 7,188 registered museums, and nearly 44,000 public cultural institutions. In 2025, the cultural industry achieved revenue of 20.8 trillion yuan, with an average annual growth of 8.4% during the '14th Five-Year Plan' period. Domestic tourist trips reached a record 6.52 billion, with total spending of 6.3 trillion yuan. Commercial performances totaled 640,000 shows with box office revenue of 61.6 billion yuan, both up over 6% year-on-year. Inbound tourism reached 154 million trips (up 17.1%), and outbound tourism reached 148 million trips (up 20.8%). The ministry outlined five priorities for the '15th Five-Year Plan': promoting artistic creation, strengthening cultural heritage protection, improving public services, accelerating cultural and tourism industries, and deepening international exchanges. Officials also detailed plans for tourism development, including optimizing spatial layout, driving innovation, and enriching supply.
Read sourceChina's Cultural Industry Revenue Reaches 20.8 Trillion Yuan in 2025, Up 8.4% Annually
On September 24, at a State Council Information Office press conference titled 'Starting the 15th Five-Year Plan,' China's Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism Wang Jianhua announced that the national cultural industry achieved total operating revenue of 20.8 trillion yuan in 2025, with an average annual growth rate of 8.4% during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025). Domestic tourism reached a record high of 6.52 billion trips, with total spending of 6.3 trillion yuan. Additionally, commercial performances nationwide totaled 640,000 shows, generating box office revenue of 61.6 billion yuan, both growing over 6% year-on-year. These figures highlight the robust recovery and expansion of China's cultural and tourism sectors.
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China's Cultural Industry Revenue Grew 8.4% Annually During 14th Five-Year Plan Period
According to a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on September 24, China's Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism Wang Jianhua announced that the national cultural industry achieved total operating revenue of 20.8 trillion yuan in 2025, with an average annual growth rate of 8.4% during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025). Domestic tourism reached a record high of 6.52 billion trips, with total spending of 6.3 trillion yuan. Commercial performances totaled 640,000 shows, generating box office revenue of 61.6 billion yuan, both growing by over 6% year-on-year. These figures were presented as part of the 'Starting the 15th Five-Year Plan' series of press conferences, highlighting the sector's robust recovery and expansion.
Read sourceChina's Cultural Industry Revenue Reaches 20.8 Trillion Yuan in 2025, Annual Growth 8.4%
On September 24, China's Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism, Wang Jianhua, announced at a State Council Information Office press conference that the national cultural industry achieved total operating revenue of 20.8 trillion yuan in 2025, with an average annual growth rate of 8.4% during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025). Domestic tourism reached a record high of 6.52 billion trips, with total spending of 6.3 trillion yuan. Commercial performances totaled 640,000 shows, generating box office revenue of 61.6 billion yuan, both up over 6% year-on-year. The data was reported by Xinhua News Agency and summarized by Jin10 Data.