China Economy

China's industrial profits rose 18.2% in the first four months of the year, led by manufacturing, electronics and metals, with April growth accelerating to 24.7%.

China overtook the United States as Germany's top source of foreign investment projects in 2025, posting a 14.6% gain even as global cross-border investment volumes fell nearly 10%, a new government report showed.

China's economy expanded steadily in January–April 2026, with industrial output up 5.6%, trade surging 14.9% and unemployment easing, even as a property slump and weak domestic demand weighed on growth.

China's above-scale industrial output grew 4.1% year-on-year in April, NBS data showed May 18, with electronics surging 15.6% and autos up 9.2%, while cement and steel output declined.

China's plastic products output increased 3.9% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, with eastern provinces continuing to dominate national production, official data showed.

China's imports and exports rose strongly in the first four months of 2026, driven by robust import demand and expanding trade with ASEAN and Belt and Road partners.

China's CPI rose 1.2% y/y in April 2026, driven by services and non-food gains, while food prices fell 1.6%, official data showed.

China's factory-gate prices rose 2.8% year-on-year in April 2026, driven by higher mining, raw material and energy costs, while industrial purchase prices climbed 3.5%, official data showed.

China's industrial firms posted 15.5% profit growth in Q1, driven by strong manufacturing and private sector gains, while key industries showed mixed performance across segments.

China's CPI rose 1.0% year-on-year in March 2026, driven by higher non-food and service prices, while food costs showed mixed trends and month-on-month inflation declined 0.7%.

China's economy grew 5.0% in Q1 2026, driven by strong industrial output, rising exports, and steady services expansion, while investment stabilized and consumption showed gradual recovery.

China's foreign trade rose 15% year-on-year to RMB 11.84 trillion in Q1 2026, driven by surging imports, resilient exports, and rapid growth in green sectors such as electric vehicles and lithium batteries.

China's producer prices rose 0.5% year-on-year in March 2026, reversing February's decline, while input costs climbed 0.8%, signaling a recovery in upstream industrial pricing despite continued weakness in consumer goods.

Asia is set to outpace the world with 4.7% GDP growth in 2025, driven by digitalization, AI innovation, and regional integration, cementing its role as the engine of global economic expansion.

China National Chemical Engineering reported slower revenue growth in 2025 but stronger profitability, with its industrial segment emerging as a key growth driver while engineering remained the company’s dominant revenue source.

China's large-scale industrial output grew 6.3% year-on-year in Jan–Feb 2026, led by manufacturing, electronics, and transport equipment, while auto and steel production showed mixed results.

China's CPI increased 1.3% year-on-year in February 2026, with food prices up 1.7% and services rising 1.6%. Month-on-month inflation reached 1.0%, while January–February CPI averaged 0.8% higher than a year earlier.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, China's economy maintained its recovery momentum in November, continuing the positive trend observed since September.