China Industrial Profits Rise 15.7% in Eight Months
Profits at Chinese industrial firms grew 15.7 percent in the first eight months of the year compared with the same period in 2025. This marked a slight deceleration from the 17.6 percent growth recorded during the January to July timeframe.
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China industrial profits rose 15.7% in the first eight months of 2026 from a year earlier, official data showed on Monday morning. The growth rate eased from a 17.6% increase recorded in the January-to-July period. The slowdown reflects shifting demand across the broader manufacturing sector.
