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Breaking News11:00Car apparently targets group near Hanover; police open fire, suspects fleeBreaking News11:00Steinmeier begins China visit, urges confidence but voices concern over trade surplusBreaking News11:00Ahead of Oct. 31 Gen Z protests, Central Council of Jews warns of heightened threatBreaking News11:00Israel votes: Herzog warns against undermining election as row erupts over Likud appBreaking News11:00Bulgaria runoff: Nationalist leader says “not one” of his voters will back GyurovBreaking News11:00Cup tie with Union: Cologne coach Wagner under pressure after 'Wagner out' chantsBreaking News11:00League Cup at fourth-tier Fleetwood: Arteta warns Arsenal of upset riskBreaking News11:00Microsoft offers buyouts to about 60,000 employees, a quarter of its workforce12:50Danks visits Kompany: 'It's getting better every day' – Kimmich close to return12:50Leverkusen without Diaby until after November international break12:50HSV without Poulsen, Tangvik in goal for cup game; Frankfurt's Hütter mulls rotation12:50Substitutes Mayulu and Godts fire PSG to top of Ligue 1 with win over Lyon12:50Barcelona lose Xavi Espart for about seven weeks after Clásico12:50Gasperini hits back at Allegri – Roma host Cagliari on Tuesday12:42More humanoids in the warehouse: GXO brings Agility's Digit robot to two more US sites

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Economy · 27.10.2026, 04:39

China's industrial profits jump 14.4% in September on AI demand

It is the fastest growth since June. The artificial intelligence sector led the gains, while consumer-oriented industries lagged amid weak demand.

TWN newsroomPublished: 27 October 2026, 04:391 min read

Graphic: TERRA WORLD NEWS

Graphic: TERRA WORLD NEWS (own graphic based on the sources listed)

Profits at China's large industrial firms rose 14.4% year on year in September, according to National Bureau of Statistics data released on Tuesday. Investing.com said it was the fastest growth since June; profits rose 4.2% in August.

The artificial intelligence sector was the main driver, while consumer-oriented industries continued to lag amid sluggish demand. Profits rose 15.5% in January-September.

Industrial profits in China posted a modest recovery in 2025 after three straight years of decline.

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