China's electronic information manufacturing industry maintained rapid growth in the first four months of the year, with production and exports both posting steady gains, according to the data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Thursday.
From January to April, the value-added industrial output of major electronic information manufacturers rose 14 percent year on year, 8.4 percentage points higher than the overall industrial growth rate during the same period. Besides, the sector generated 5.88 trillion yuan (about 870 billion U.S. dollars) in operating revenue, marking a 15.7 percent increase compared with a year earlier.
Output of key products also expanded steadily, with smartphone production reaching 390 million units in the first four months, up 6.5 percent year on year.
In the same period, the sector's export delivery value increased 5.4 percent from a year earlier, 1.2 percentage points higher than the growth recorded in the first quarter.
In the January to April period, fixed-asset investment by major electronic information manufacturers rose 5.4 percent year on year, unchanged from the first-quarter pace and 2.9 percentage points higher than overall industrial investment growth.
China's electronic information manufacturing sector maintains rapid growth in first four months
China’s summer tourism boom is drawing overseas visitors in record numbers, with travelers flocking to provinces from Xizang’s glacier landscapes to Shaanxi’s Terracotta Warriors and Dunhuang’s desert heritage.
In the first half of 2026, more than 22 million foreign nationals entered China, up 20.4 percent year on year, with about three-quarters of them benefiting from visa-free policies.
European nations have emerged as a major source of travelers, accounting for 30 percent of the top 20 international source countries. Travel bookings from Europe surged 275 percent compared with the same period last year. Western European countries, including Britain, France and Germany, make up nearly 42 percent of European arrivals, with bookings from these markets rising by almost 150 percent year on year.
During a recent field visit, ambassadors to China highlighted the country’s summer tourism boom, sharing firsthand impressions of diverse provinces and the hospitality that is drawing more overseas visitors.
"I would encourage visitors to visit as many provinces as they can to get to know different aspects of China. But if I may say so, one thing that all the provinces that I have visited have in common is the hospitality," said Koula Sophianou, Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to China.
"Every province is totally different from another one. I believe that all tourists can find places that they are interested in. From the beautiful landscapes, for example, in Xizang, that region that is very famous for its glaciers, to the seaside. For the tourists that are more interested in Chinese history and culture, Shaanxi Province and Xi'an [are home to the] Terracotta Warriors. And there is also beautiful Dunhuang in the northern part of China," said Maja Stefanovic, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to China.
Beyond scenic attractions, Shenzhen’s Huaqiang Electronics World — one of the world’s largest electronics trading hubs — is drawing a rising number of overseas tourists seeking anti‑heat products. Merchants are rolling out customized items to meet the needs of buyers from different countries.
"These fans can spray mist and deliver extra cooling. This one comes with an ice-making function. Foreign buyers usually pick up 10 to 20 pieces. Some are for personal use, and the rest as gifts for friends," said merchant Chen Shuiping.
China’s summer tourism boom draws record overseas visitors
