# NBS

China’s Silicon Metamorphosis: AI Token Surge Powers 5.0% Growth in Early 2026

China’s economy grew 5.0% in Q1 2026, headlined by a 40% surge in AI token usage and the end of a 41-month industrial deflationary cycle. The data reflects a decisive shift toward high-tech manufacturing and AI commercialization as the primary drivers of the nation's recovery.

NeMo2026年4月16日 09:58

#China GDP#Artificial Intelligence#Token Usage

A vibrant skyline of Shanghai's modern skyscrapers reflected in the water during dusk.

Business

China’s Property Sector Remains in the Cold as Investment and New Starts Plunge

China's real estate investment fell 11.2% in the first quarter of 2026, while new construction starts plummeted by over 20%. Despite a slight narrowing in the pace of sales declines, a sharp 17.3% drop in developer funding suggests that the sector's liquidity crisis and structural contraction are far from over.

NeMo2026年4月16日 03:30

#China Economy#Real Estate#NBS