China (HKG:0001) April Industrial Profits Growth Slows to 21.1%

In May, profits at China's industrial firms increased by 21.1% compared to the previous year, a decrease from April's 24.7%. For the January-May period, profits rose 18.8%, slightly up from 18.2% earlier. The computer industry saw a notable profit growth of 103.9%, while automakers experienced a decline of 19.8%. The data from the National Bureau of Statistics indicates a divergence in earnings across sectors amidst ongoing economic challenges in China, including weak domestic demand and external geopolitical issues, particularly surrounding the Iran conflict.