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China’s 2026 ‘Strong Start’: AI Demand, Infrastructure and Exports Drive Early Recovery
China’s January–February data show a broad early‑year recovery led by infrastructure and high‑tech investment, a services‑led consumer rebound and a brisk trade performance. New drivers—AI‑related compute demand, electronics manufacturing and strengthened online services metrics—are increasingly visible alongside traditional investment.
What China’s Jan–Feb ‘Scorecard’ Really Means for Growth and Policy
First Financial released a brief Jan–Feb national economic scorecard, an early read that investors and policymakers use to judge first‑quarter momentum after Lunar New Year distortions. The report’s signals on consumption, investment, exports and jobs will shape Beijing’s near‑term policy choices between targeted support and broader stimulus.
China’s Factory Activity Slips in February as Late Lunar New Year Clouds Recovery
China’s manufacturing PMI slipped to 49.0 in February, with seasonally driven holiday shutdowns and subdued demand pulling down production and new orders. Analysts expect a March rebound as factories restart and support measures take effect, but persistent weakness could increase the likelihood of monetary easing.
China’s Industrial Output Ends 2025 Stronger but Uneven: Tech and Transport Up, Steel and Cement Down
China's industrial value added for large firms rose 5.2% year on year in December and 5.9% for 2025, with manufacturing and high‑tech sectors outperforming traditional heavy industries. Strong gains in electronics, transport equipment and new energy vehicles contrast with declines in steel and cement, reflecting an ongoing rebalancing of domestic demand and industrial structure.