China’s industrial profits rose 18.7% yoy to CNY 3.95 trillion in the first half of 2026, easing marginally from an 18.8% growth in the January-May period. Resilient exports helped cushion the impact of sluggish domestic demand, highlighting the economy’s uneven recovery despite efforts to boost consumption. Profits at state-owned enterprises increased 17.9% to CNY 1.30 ...