27th August 2026 – (Beijing) Profits at China’s principal industrial enterprises grew substantially over the initial seven months of the year, with the National Bureau of Statistics reporting a 17.6 per cent increase compared with the same period in 2025. Companies with annual main business revenues of at least 20 million yuan, or approximately 2.95 million U.S. dollars, collectively recorded total profits of 4.58 trillion yuan between January and July. The figures reflect improving commercial conditions across China’s industrial sector, as the data suggests a robust performance among larger enterprises during the year’s opening months.