State Council Information Office held a press conference to introduce recent data and policies on production, consumption, import and export. Added value of high-tech manufacturing industries above designated size has accelerated for three consecutive months.
The total retail sales of consumer goods in the first two months increased by 5.5% year-on-year, and the consumer market overall maintained a steady growth trend. Vice Minister of Commerce Guo Tingting said that this year, the Ministry of Commerce will focus on four aspects to promote stable growth in consumption.