Summary: China’s industrial profits dipped 0.3% in the first two months of the year, influenced by persistent deflationary pressure and rising global trade tensions. While manufacturing and utilities sectors saw profit increases, the mining industry faced a significant decline. Despite improving consumer goods trade-in and equipment upgrade policies, challenges persist due to a more challenging external environment, including higher U.S. tariffs.

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/27/chinas-industrial-profits-drop-0point3percent-at-start-of-the-year-as-tariff-risks-loom-.html