SCIO briefing on China's economic performance in May 2026

Beijing | 10 a.m. June 16, 2026

The State Council Information Office held a press conference Tuesday in Beijing on China's economic performance in May 2026.

Speakers

Fu Linghui, spokesperson and chief economist of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and director general of the Department of Comprehensive Statistics of the NBS

Wang Guanhua, spokesperson of the NBS and deputy director general of the Department of Comprehensive Statistics of the NBS

Chairperson

Zhou Jianshe, deputy director general of the Press Bureau of the State Council Information Office (SCIO) and spokesperson of the SCIO

Highlights

China's industrial output growth accelerates in May

China's imports from Africa surge 15% in May after zero-tariff policy takes effect

Solid foundation, new growth drivers underpin China's economic resilience
China's industrial output sees growth extended in Jan.-May period
China's retail sales of goods, services maintain steady expansion in first five months
China's surveyed urban unemployment rate at 5.1% in May