The Chinese mainland's economy is on a roll! November figures show a continued rebound since September, with impressive gains across various sectors.
Industrial production saw a year-on-year increase of 5.4%, driven by booming high-tech and equipment manufacturing. Notably, the production of new energy vehicles skyrocketed by 51.1%, industrial robots by 29.3%, and integrated circuits by 8.7%.
The services sector also flexed its muscles, with a 6.1% rise in the production index compared to last year. Real estate activities grew by 2.9%, while transportation, warehousing, and postal services saw a solid 6% increase.
Retail sales are buzzing too, with consumer goods up by 3% year-on-year, reaching a total of 44.27 trillion yuan ($6.07 trillion) from January to November—a 3.5% growth from the previous year.
Investment remains steady with a 3.3% year-on-year rise in fixed asset investment for the first 11 months, and high-tech industries leading the way with an 8.8% increase.
Good news for the job market as well! The urban surveyed unemployment rate dipped to 5.1% from 5.2% last year, indicating a stable and improving employment landscape.
All these numbers reflect a resilient and dynamic economy that's continuing to recover and grow stronger each month. Keep an eye on these trends as the year progresses!
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China's November economy continues to rebound, official data shows
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