Why is China’s economy outperforming expectations in H1 2025?

Economic figures for the first half of the year are out, and China’s performance has exceeded forecasts. Its GDP grew by 5.3%, foreign trade in goods increased by 2.7%, hitting a record high, while exports jumped more than 7%. What explains China’s resilience amid the trade war launched by the U.S.? What’s driving China’s strong economic growth?