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China’s Factories Keep Chugging: Industrial Output Rises 6.3% as Electronics and Equipment Outpace Autos
China’s industrial output rose 6.3% year‑on‑year in January–February 2026, led by manufacturing and a strong performance in electronics and heavy equipment. The private sector expanded fastest, while automobile and new‑energy vehicle production fell sharply, highlighting uneven demand across industries.
China Puts Private Tycoons in the Spotlight: From Seat Orders to Policy Signals
Chinese local governments are increasingly elevating private entrepreneurs to prominent positions at official events, a practice that both symbolises and attempts to operationalise a friendlier approach to the private sector. The gestures, coupled with local regulatory tweaks and national legal signals, aim to boost economic dynamism but leave unanswered questions about the durability of real protections for businesses.