Published：Mar 12, 02:20Last updated：Mar 28, 12:03

China’s Economy Demonstrates Strong Early 2026 Growth Led by Industrial Profits, High-Tech Manufacturing, and Expanding Logistics

Mar. 12, 2026 02:20

2026年前两个月，我国高技术产业销售收入同比增长16.1%，其中高技术服务业增长17.2，制造业增长14.5。科技创新带动科研、试验、数字化和产业化，知识产权产业和数字技术采购快速增长。科技要素流动活跃，推动产业升级和经济高质量发展。

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Mar. 27, 2026 23:41

Recent economic data from January to February indicates a solid start for China's economy amid global uncertainties, with resilience and positive growth trends. The data covers various sectors, reflecting effective policies and steady recovery, laying a foundation for the 14th Five-Year Plan's goals. Experts interpret these figures as evidence of a robust economic momentum.

Mar. 28, 2026 12:03

Data from the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing show that in December, China's total social logistics reached 58.6 trillion yuan, up 6.7%. High-end manufacturing sectors like electronics and aerospace saw over 10% growth. The logistics industry earned 2 trillion yuan in the first two months of 2026, increasing 5.2%, indicating continued market expansion and stable growth at the start of the year.

China’s economy posted a robust start to 2026, with official data for January–February highlighting significant gains in industrial profits, high-tech manufacturing, and logistics. The latest figures from the National Bureau of Statistics and the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing point to a steady recovery and resilience amid global uncertainties. These trends, underpinned by technological innovation, improved supply chains, and proactive policy support, lay a solid foundation for achieving the goals of the 14th Five-Year Plan and sustaining economic modernization.China.org+2

🏭 Industrial Profits and Sectoral Performance

Large-scale industrial enterprises in China reported a total profit of 10.25 trillion yuan in the first two months of 2026, marking a 15.2% year-on-year increase. Revenue rose 5.3%, with high-tech manufacturing profits soaring 58.7% and equipment manufacturing up 8.9%. Out of 41 industrial sectors, 24 saw profit growth, reflecting structural optimization and efficiency gains. The recovery is attributed to improved supply chains and advances in technology, with joint-stock and private enterprises outperforming state-controlled and foreign-invested firms. Experts interpret these results as evidence of robust economic momentum and industrial resilience.China.org+2

🚢 Logistics and Transportation Expansion

China’s logistics sector continued to expand, with total social logistics reaching 58.6 trillion yuan in December 2025, up 6.7% year-on-year. In the first two months of 2026, the logistics industry earned 2 trillion yuan (+5.2%). High-end manufacturing sectors such as electronics and aerospace achieved over 10% growth. Growth in supply chain orders, rail freight, and cross-border logistics further supported domestic demand and international trade stability, reinforcing the sector’s role in economic recovery.CCTV+2

🌐 High-Tech Manufacturing and Digital Transformation

High-tech manufacturing emerged as a key driver, with profits rising 58.7% in early 2026. Sectors like electronics, new energy, and autonomous technologies led the surge, reflecting China’s focus on technological innovation and digital transformation. The integration of AI and smart manufacturing, along with the expansion of digital services, contributed to both domestic and global market competitiveness. These advancements are central to China’s modernization and economic resilience.China.org+2

🏛️ Policy Support and Economic Outlook

Proactive government policies, infrastructure investment, and reforms remain central to sustaining China’s recovery. The surge in state enterprise profit remittances—over 375 billion yuan in 2026, up 78.5%—has bolstered public finance and social welfare. Effective policy measures have helped mitigate global uncertainties, laying the groundwork for continued growth and the achievement of national development goals under the 14th Five-Year Plan.People's Daily+2

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Coverage emphasizes broad-based economic recovery in early 2026, highlighting industrial profit growth, digital transformation, and strengthened contributions from state enterprises