China's economy showed steady momentum in April, maintaining growth despite continued external and domestic pressures, according to key economic indicators released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday.In April, the industrial output of major enterprises rose by 6.1 percent year on year, with a 0.22 percent increase from the previous month. The strong industrial performance was a major contributor to overall economic stability, highlighting the continued recovery of the manufacturing sector and the growing role of emerging industries.The service sector also expanded, with the Index of Services Production increasing by 6.0 percent year on year. This growth reflects sustained demand in finance and information services, further signaling consumer and business confidence.Consumer activity remained robust. In April, total retail sales of consumer goods reached 3.7 trillion yuan ($515.6 billion), a year-on-year increase of 5.1 percent. The figures suggest a gradual strengthening of domestic demand, driven by policy support and improving consumer sentiment. (ICE SHANGHAI)

Fonte notizia: CGTN