Industrial profits up 3.2% on the Chinese mainland in first 9 months of 2025
Industrial profits on the Chinese mainland rose 3.2% in the first nine months of 2025, led by high-tech and equipment manufacturing gains.
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Former ADB President Hails R&D Growth on the Chinese Mainland
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