China's economy posted a steady recovery in the first four months of 2026, with key indicators rebounding and new growth drivers gaining momentum.
Data released Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that value-added industrial output rose 5.6 percent year on year in the first four months of 2026.
Retail sales of consumer goods, a key measure of consumption, grew 1.9 percent over the same period.
Total foreign trade reached 16.23 trillion yuan, up 14.9 percent year on year. The national services production index increased 4.9 percent, with modern services maintaining solid momentum.
