China's manufacturing sector achieved strong sales growth in the first quarter of this year, fueled by advancements in high-tech and intelligent technologies, according to data by the State Taxation Administration.
From January to March, sales revenue in the manufacturing sector increased by 4.8 percent from the same period last year, 0.9 percentage points higher than the average rate of 2024, the data showed.
Notably, sales revenue in the high-tech and equipment manufacturing sectors grew by 12.1 percent and 9.7 percent year on year, respectively. Among these sectors, computer manufacturing, communication equipment manufacturing, and special equipment manufacturing for the electronics industry all saw double-digit growth in the first three months of this year.
Meanwhile, intelligent upgrading in the manufacturing sector is advancing quickly. In the first quarter, sales revenue in digital product manufacturing grew by 12 percent year on year, and spending on digital technology by manufacturing companies increased by 8.7 percent.
Sales revenue from industrial robot manufacturing and service consumer robot manufacturing rose by 12.4 percent and 55.4 percent, respectively.
In addition to technological advancements, China's manufacturing sector is embracing a green transformation. In the first quarter, energy-intensive industries contributed 29.2 percent to total sales revenue, marking a 1.4 percentage point drop compared to the same period last year.
Sales revenue of manufacturing sector up 4.8 pct in Q1
Sales revenue of manufacturing sector up 4.8 pct in Q1
Sales revenue of manufacturing sector up 4.8 pct in Q1
China's manufacturing sector reports 4.8 pct sales revenue growth in Q1
