BEIJING, September 29, 2026: China’s latest tax data shows continued growth in high-tech industries and AI-related sectors during the first eight months of 2026, according to the State Taxation Administration.
The administration said the figures point to momentum in the development of what China calls “new quality productive forces,” with technology-intensive industries playing a growing role.
The State Taxation Administration said the latest tax data reflects activity across high-tech and emerging industries.
AI-related activity expands
AI-related businesses and other high-tech sectors have become important areas of investment and industrial development. Tax data provides one indicator of business activity alongside output, investment and company earnings.
Technology-led growth
China has been placing greater emphasis on advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence and other strategic industries in its current economic planning.
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Source: State Taxation Administration of China.