China's industrial profit growth slowed for the first time in six months in May, signalling that stronger exports and higher factory-gate prices were not enough to offset weak domestic demand.

Profits at China's major industrial firms sustained strong growth momentum in the first five months of the year, buoyed by rapid profit gains in the electronics sector, official…

Profits of China's major industrial firms up 18.8 pct in first five months-

China's industrial profits saw a double-digit rise in May, though at a slower pace, underscoring the economy's reliance on factories and exports amidst weak domestic demand. While…

China's industrial profit growth slowed for the first time in six months in May, signalling that stronger exports and higher factory-gate prices were not enough to offset weak…