China's 2nd quarter economic growth steady

The transcript discusses China's GDP growth in the first half of the year, highlighting a consistent 6.7% increase. It breaks down growth by quarter and industry, noting the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors' contributions. The second quarter saw a 1.8% GDP increase. Despite stable growth, challenges remain due to complex domestic and international environments, with significant downward economic pressure.

What was the domestic production value in the first half of the year?

What was the year-on-year growth rate for the first quarter?

How much did the value of the second industry increase?

What is the overall economic development trend mentioned in the text?

What challenges does the text mention regarding the economic environment?