Published on: 2026-09-15
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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Beijing, September 15 /Xinhua/ — In August, the added value of major industrial enterprises in China increased by 5.2 percent compared to the same period last year, with the growth rate accelerating by 0.7 percentage points compared to the previous month, and industrial robots were included among the main types of products.
According to data from the State Statistical Administration (SSA) of China, in August the added value in the high-tech manufacturing sector increased by 16.7 percent compared to the same period last year, while in the equipment manufacturing sector it rose by 12.1 percent.
As for individual product types, in August the volume of industrial robot production increased by 34.6 percent year on year, while the production volumes of lithium-ion batteries and 3D printing equipment increased by 57.2 percent and 29.9 percent respectively.
This rapid growth is due to the fact that industrial robots are finding application in an increasing number of industrial sectors in China. Data published in July by the China Machinery Industry Federation showed that domestic industrial robots are currently used in 253 sector groups, which accounts for more than half of all such groups across the country.
By industry breakdown, the volume of production with added value in the mining sector decreased by 1.4% year-on-year, while in the manufacturing industry this indicator increased by 6.1%. The volume of production with added value in the sectors of production and supply of electricity, heat, gas, and water increased by 4.9%.
Regarding forms of ownership, the added value of products of state and state holding enterprises increased by 3 percent year-on-year, while that of non-state enterprises increased by 3.7 percent.
According to data, in the first eight months of 2026, industrial production volume increased by 5.3% compared to the same period last year.
GSU data also showed that the manufacturing sector business activity index in China stood at 49.8 in August, while the index reflecting companies’ expectations for production and business activity was 53.8, indicating sustained confidence in the outlook.
From January to July, the combined profit of China’s largest industrial enterprises increased by 17.6 percent year on year to 4.58 trillion yuan /about 677.12 billion US dollars/.
The value-added indicator in industry is used to measure the dynamics of economic activity of leading enterprises, each of which has an annual income from its main economic activity of at least 20 million yuan.
Fu Linghui, the official representative of the General Administration of Statistics, stated at a press conference on Tuesday that in August industrial production remained stable despite volatility in global energy and raw material markets, thanks to measures ensuring energy supply and promoting the “green” transition.
He added that emerging industries continue to gain momentum as technological and industrial innovations become increasingly integrated, with new growth drivers accounting for more than 60 percent of the increase in industrial production. -0-
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