BEIJING, September 29, 2026: China’s high-tech industry recorded 15.7% growth in sales during the first eight months of 2026, according to tax data reported by Xinhua.
The figures show continued expansion in technology-related manufacturing and services even as Chinese policymakers respond to slower growth in parts of the broader economy.
According to China’s government information portal, high-tech manufacturing sales rose 18.9% during the January-August period.
AI-related manufacturing expands
AI-related integrated-circuit manufacturing sales increased 67.7%, while intelligent vehicle equipment sales rose 38.8%. Digital product manufacturing sales increased 16.6% during the same period.
The figures underline the growing role of AI, advanced electronics and intelligent transportation equipment in China’s industrial economy.
Broader industrial sales
Overall industrial sales increased 7.3%, while equipment manufacturing sales rose 10.1%. Industrial output in August increased 5.2%, with high-tech manufacturing output rising 16.7%, according to the reported tax data.
Technology remains a policy priority
China has been emphasizing artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors and intelligent vehicles in its industrial strategy. Our earlier report covers China’s latest AI and frontier-technology plans.
The high-tech sales figures provide a snapshot of sectors that are expanding faster than the overall industrial economy.
Source: Xinhua and China government tax data.
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