# retail and online sales

China’s Economy Posts A “Good Start” to 2026 as High‑Tech Manufacturing and Exports Lead Recovery

January–February official data show China’s economy making a solid start to 2026, driven by strong gains in high‑technology manufacturing, robust export growth and a rebound in services and online consumption. The property sector remains a major drag, but infrastructure spending and private‑sector trade resilience are helping to stabilise overall activity.