# China posts weakest industrial profit growth this year, rising 4.2% in August

https://mins.news/en/item/76439

- CNBC, 2026-09-28 01:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/28/china-posts-weakest-industrial-profit-growth-this-year-expanding-4point2percent-in-august-.html

> China’s industrial profits grew 4.2% in August, the weakest pace this year. Economists expect Beijing to rely more heavily on stimulus to stabilize corporate profitability as consolidation accelerates in sectors facing weak demand and intense competition.

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