China's Q1 Industrial Profits Rise 15.5% YoY, Led by Electronics Sector Growth

Published: Apr 28, 2026 21:35
Data released by the NBS showed that in Q1 this year, profits of China's above-designated-size industrial enterprises grew 15.5% YoY, with the YoY growth rate up 0.3 percentage points from January-February. By industry, profits of the computer, communications, and other electronic equipment manufacturing industry surged 1.2 times YoY, while profits of the automobile manufacturing industry declined 17.7% YoY.

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