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China's Industrial Profits Surge 21.6% Amid Trade Tensions

10/27/2025

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In September 2025, China's industrial profits rose 21.6%, the fastest growth in nearly two years, after a 20.4% gain in August, signaling potential stabilization amid weak domestic demand and U.S. trade tensions.
For the first nine months of 2025, profits increased 3.2%.
State-owned firms posted a 0.3% profit decline, while private-sector profits rose 5.1%.
Analysts warn the recovery may be fragile due to a weak 2024 base and weak domestic consumption.

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Story summary

In September 2025, China's industrial profits rose 21.6%, the fastest growth in nearly two years, after a 20.4% gain in August, signaling potential stabilization amid weak domestic demand and U.S. trade tensions.
For the first nine months of 2025, profits increased 3.2%.
State-owned firms posted a 0.3% profit decline, while private-sector profits rose 5.1%.
Analysts warn the recovery may be fragile due to a weak 2024 base and weak domestic consumption.