China's electronic information manufacturing sector registered swift growth in the first five months of 2025, data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology showed on Tuesday.
According to the ministry, value-added industrial output of major companies in the sector rose by 11.1 percent year on year in this period. This growth rate outpaced overall industrial growth by 4.8 percentage points and high-tech manufacturing growth by 1.6 percentage points during the same period.
In the first five months, the combined operating revenue of the major firms in the electronic information manufacturing sector rose 9.4 percent year on year to 6.49 trillion yuan (about 907.11 billion U.S. dollars), while the combined profits of these companies increased by 11.9 percent to 216.2 billion yuan.
Major companies in this sector refer to those with annual main business revenue of at least 20 million yuan.
China's electronic information manufacturing industry reports rapid growth in Jan-May
Thousands of demonstrators rallied in Italy and Greece on Saturday to protest against U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, with protesters in Rome, Milan and Athens condemning Washington's actions and calling for respect for Venezuelan sovereignty.
In Rome, more than 1,000 demonstrators marched toward the area near the U.S. Embassy, calling on Washington to immediately release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
Police blocked roads around the embassy to prevent protesters from approaching the building, but demonstrators continued to denounce U.S. actions.
"First of all, we oppose U.S. imperialist aggression. This kind of behavior is shameful. The U.S. is attacking a sovereign country, and as [U.S. President Donald] Trump himself has said, this is for oil interests," said protester Giovanni Barbera.
Saturday's rally marked the second large-scale protest in Rome this month against U.S. military operations in Venezuela, following an earlier one on on Jan 3.
Participants included members of multiple political parties, labor unions and social organizations. The protesters held banners reading "Stop imperialist interference" and "Free Maduro," urging the international community to respect Venezuela's sovereignty and the will of its people, and condemning the U.S. for violating international law.
"We are protesting the way the U.S. handles international politics. Since the events of January 3, we have seen violations of international law, and we are very concerned about how the global situation is developing," said protester Stefano De Angelis.
Organizers said solidarity rallies in support of Venezuela were held in 30 Italian cities on the same day.
Meanwhile, similar protests were also staged in Greece. About 200 people gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Athens, voicing support for Venezuela and opposition to U.S. military actions.
"We oppose U.S. imperialism and its attack on Venezuela. At the same time, the U.S. is also threatening Cuba, Mexico and Greenland. We must stand up against this behavior," said Greek protester Argiro Sirmakezi.
Protesters rally in Italy, Greece against U.S. military operation in Venezuela
