China's light industry sector demonstrated steady growth in the first half of the year, with value-added increasing by 5.0% and operating revenue reaching 11.2 trillion yuan. Out of 91 major light industry products tracked, 54 saw production increases, including double-digit growth for 14 products like lithium-ion batteries and refrigerators. This expansion was supported by policies aimed at boosting domestic consumption and a notable increase in exports, driven by improved product quality and diversified international markets. AI
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