On May 18, the State Council Information Office held a press conference where the spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics presented the economic performance of China in April 2026 and answered reporters' questions.
Despite the ongoing impact of Middle East geopolitical conflicts, increased volatility in international energy markets, and disruptions to global industrial and supply chains, China has maintained overall stable industrial production thanks to its complete industrial system, strong supporting capabilities, and domestic support for green energy transition. The country continues to advance transformation and upgrading, unleash innovation-driven development momentum, and demonstrate remarkable resilience. Against the backdrop of global energy transition and rapid advancement in artificial intelligence, China is actively expanding exports of green and digital products, providing strong support to global economic growth.
In April, the added value of bio-based material manufacturing increased by 19.5% year-on-year, contributing 65.6% to the growth of the chemical fiber industry.
From January to April, the output of 3D printing equipment products rose by 50.9%.
National Bureau of Statistics.
