National Bureau of Statistics Reports Culture Sector Revenue Rose 4.3 Percent

According to China News Service, data published by the National Bureau of Statistics on its website showed that surveyed culture and related enterprises achieved an operating revenue increase of 4.3 percent year on year on a comparable basis during the first three quarters of 2026. The 16 industry subclasses featuring new cultural formats expanded faster than the sector overall, posting an 8.9 percent increase in operating revenue. Across industry types, cultural service businesses posted a 7.3 percent increase in revenue. In contrast, cultural manufacturing recorded a decline of 0.2 percent, and culture wholesale and retail dropped by 0.1 percent compared to the same period. Across core and related spheres, core culture areas achieved an operating revenue rise of 5.1 percent year on year. Meanwhile, culture-related fields registered a growth rate of 2.4 percent. Across geographical areas, cultural businesses located in the eastern region recorded an operating revenue rise of 5.0 percent year on year. The central region expanded by 1.5 percent and the western region grew by 2.0 percent, while the northeastern region experienced a 5.5 percent decrease.