China’s Retail Sales Grow 2.8% in Early 2026, Signaling Steady Consumer Demand
China’s retail sales rose 2.8% year-on-year in January-February 2026, reflecting steady consumer demand amid economic stabilization efforts, per NBS data.
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China’s retail sales rose 2.8% year-on-year in January-February 2026, reflecting steady consumer demand amid economic stabilization efforts, per NBS data.
China’s industrial firms posted profit growth in the first eight months, led by a surge in high-tech manufacturing profits, despite challenges like insufficient demand and extreme weather, official data shows.