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China tech sector sees 5G growth and strong corporate earnings
China's technology and telecommunications sectors reported significant developments in mid-2026. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, 5G mobile subscribers in China reached 1.3 billion by the end of July, representing 70.5% of the country's total mobile users. The nation's 5G infrastructure continues to expand, with the number of 5G base stations reaching 5.154 million.
In the corporate sector, several major Chinese firms released financial results. Bilibili reported Q2 2026 revenue of 7.94 billion RMB, an 8% increase, driven by advertising growth. NetEase saw a 7.9% rise in Q2 revenue to 30.1 billion yuan. Changxin Technology, a major DRAM manufacturer, reported a substantial turnaround with a net profit of 77.6 billion RMB for the first half of the year, benefiting from rising memory chip prices. Additionally, China Construction Bank reported a 10.72% increase in operating income for the first half of the year, reaching 436.5 billion RMB.
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Bilibili · ChangXin Technology · China · China Construction Bank · Ministry of Industry and Information Technology · NetEase
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Mobile internet traffic grew 17.6% year-on-year to 258.7 billion GB in the first seven months of 2026. www.antaranews.com · www.sondakika.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Changxin Technology reported a net profit of 77.6 billion yuan for the first half of 2026, reversing a previous loss. www.eeo.com.cn
- [● 2 SOURCES] China's 5G mobile phone subscribers reached 1.3 billion by the end of July 2026, accounting for 70.5% of total mobile users. www.antaranews.com · www.sondakika.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] NetEase reported Q2 2026 revenue of 30.1 billion yuan, up 7.9% year-on-year. 36kr.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] The total number of 5G base stations reached 5.154 million by the end of July. www.antaranews.com · www.sondakika.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] China Construction Bank reported H1 2026 operating income of 436.5 billion yuan, up 10.72% year-on-year. www.eeo.com.cn