Beijing, May 20 -- China's economy posted a steady recovery in the first four months of 2026, with key indicators rebounding and new growth drivers gaining momentum as macroeconomic policies continued to take effect.

During the January-April period, growth in production and supply accelerated, while market demand continued to expand. Employment and consumer prices also remained generally stable, according to data released on Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

Amid a complex international landscape, China has adopted a more proactive fiscal policy and an appropriately accommodative monetary policy to support the economy's continued upgrading and optimization, demonstrating strong resilience and vitality, NBS spokesperson ...