AI Data Insight
In May 2026, the YoY growth rate of China's industrial product sales recorded 0.8%, a significant improvement from the previous month's -0.1%, indicating an improving production-sales linkage and recovering market demand. Benefiting from the global AI investment boom and strong momentum in high-tech manufacturing, industrial corporate profits surged simultaneously. However, weak domestic demand and profit compression in traditional industries such as automobiles remain hidden concerns.