Robot-Led High-Tech Manufacturing Grows 8.5 Points Faster Than Industrial Average

On August 17, the State Council Information Office held a press conference where Fu Linghui, spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics, introduced the national economic performance for July 2026. He stated that from January to July, the economy remained generally stable, showing a trend towards new and superior development.

Notably, investment in new industries and growth of new products, particularly robots, have been remarkable. The growth rate of high-tech manufacturing, including robots, outpaced the industrial average by 8.5 percentage points. This highlights China's ongoing industrial upgrading and the emergence of high-tech sectors as key drivers of economic transformation.

According to Fu, this trend is driven by both policy incentives and growing market demand for advanced technologies. The outstanding performance of robots and other high-tech products underscores the country's commitment to innovation-driven growth and the shift towards smart manufacturing. As China continues to promote high-quality development, high-tech manufacturing is expected to remain a key pillar of economic growth.