China's industrial, IT sectors off to strong start in Q1 2026

China's industrial and information technology (IT) sectors posted a strong start in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, with industrial output rising 6.1% year on year, high-tech manufacturing expanding faster, and the digital sector continuing to gain traction, an official said Tuesday.

April 22, 2026

China's L2 driver-assist penetration climbs to 69% in early 2026

The penetration rate of Level-2 (L2) driver assistance systems reached 69% of new passenger car sales in China in the first two months this year, up 10 percentage points year on year, a spokesperson of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said at a press conference on Tuesday.

April 22, 2026

Tech advancements underpin China's Q1 industrial economy

​China's industrial economy posted steady growth in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, with technological innovations unleashing more growth potentials and the advanced manufacturing sector witnessing accelerated growth, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

April 22, 2026