China Industrial Profits Surge 24.7% in April 2026

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China's industrial profits rose by 24.7% in April 2026 from the previous year, according to official data. This marks the fastest growth since November 2023 and an improvement from a 15.8% rise in March. For the first four months of the year, profits increased by 18.2%, compared to 15.5% growth in Q1. The petroleum processing industry saw profits reach 40.42 billion yuan ($5.96 billion), nearly doubling from March. However, the automobile manufacturing sector reported a 16.8% drop in profits year-over-year during the same period.