In the first three quarters of 2025, industrial profits on the Chinese mainland grew by 3.2% year on year, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics.
Major industrial firms with annual main business revenue of at least 20 million yuan recorded combined profits of 5.37 trillion yuan (about $2.8 million per firm) over the nine-month period. In September alone, profits surged 21.6% compared to the same month last year, marking a strong rebound.
Chief statistician Yu Weining attributed the acceleration to the steady expansion of high-tech and equipment manufacturing sectors, the rise of new quality productive forces, and a low base effect. Operating revenue also climbed 2.4% year on year from January to September, slightly outpacing growth in the first eight months.
High-tech and equipment manufacturing led the gains, while private and foreign-funded enterprises saw stronger profit growth across the board. This trend underscores the role of innovation and diversified investment in driving resilient industrial performance.
As the global business community watches closely, the industrial uptick on the Chinese mainland offers insights into emerging opportunities in manufacturing and technology. Stay tuned for how these dynamics unfold into the year’s end.
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China's industrial profits up 3.2% in first 9 months of 2025
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