China's Industrial Output Rises 5.6% YoY in Jan-Apr, 4.1% in April

Published: May 18, 2026 11:43

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Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that from January to April, industrial value added of enterprises above designated size grew 5.6% YoY in real terms. In April, industrial value added of enterprises above designated size was up 4.1% YoY. On a MoM basis, industrial value added of enterprises above designated size in April increased 0.05% from the previous month.

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