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China Industrial Profits Rise 15.2% in January-February 2026 Amid Oil Price Threats
Published on 3/27/2026
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Chinese industrial profits increased by 15.2% year-on-year during the January-February 2026 period, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. This marked a rebound from a 5.3% rise in December 2025. The high-tech manufacturing sector saw a profit surge of 58.7%, driven mainly by strong earnings in unmanned aerial vehicles and semiconductors. However, concerns over geopolitical tensions and rising global oil prices, exacerbated by Middle East conflicts, may pose risks to China's economic growth outlook.
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