Industrial profits from January to May improved slightly from the first four months of 2020 as China’s economy shows signs of a slow recovery from the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: ReutersIndustrial profits from January to May improved slightly from the first four months of 2020 as China’s economy shows signs of a slow recovery from the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: Reuters
Industrial profits from January to May improved slightly from the first four months of 2020 as China’s economy shows signs of a slow recovery from the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: Reuters
Economy /  China Economy

China’s industrial firms’ profits increased in May, first time since coronavirus outbreak

  • China’s industrial firms’ profits in May increased 6 per cent year on year after a four-month slump
  • Further observation is needed to see if profit recovery could continue, according to the National Bureau of Statistics
Topic |   China economy
He Huifeng
He Huifeng in Guangdong

Updated: 10:05am, 29 Jun, 2020

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Industrial profits from January to May improved slightly from the first four months of 2020 as China’s economy shows signs of a slow recovery from the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: ReutersIndustrial profits from January to May improved slightly from the first four months of 2020 as China’s economy shows signs of a slow recovery from the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: Reuters
Industrial profits from January to May improved slightly from the first four months of 2020 as China’s economy shows signs of a slow recovery from the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: Reuters
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