China’s industrial sector grew 5.8 per cent year-on-year in May, led by high-tech and equipment manufacturing.
Manufacturing and mining rose 6.2 and 5.7 per cent, respectively.
Cumulative value added rose 6.3 per cent over January–May.
Industrial profits reached 2.12 trillion yuan (~$295.26 billion).
Despite steady gains, the NBS urges continued innovation amid external and domestic challenges.
