China's industrial sector sustained strong growth momentum in the first five months of 2026, as major industrial companies recorded faster profit growth, buoyed by the robust demand for artificial intelligence-related electronics products, official data released on Saturday showed.

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…

AI, new-energy demand drive China's industrial profit growth-

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…