The Zhitong Finance App learned that on September 15, the Information Office of the State Council held a press conference. Fu Linghui, press spokesperson of the National Bureau of Statistics, chief economist, and director of the National Economic Comprehensive Statistics Department, introduced the operation of the national economy in August 2026 and answered questions from reporters. Fu Linghui said that overall, the national economy was generally running smoothly in August, continuing the development trend of new momentum and improved structure. However, it should also be noted that the adverse effects of the external environment have deepened, the contradictions between strong domestic supply and demand are prominent, production and operation are difficult for some enterprises, and the foundation for economic stability and improvement still needs to be consolidated. In the next stage, we must adhere to Xi Jinping's ideology of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, adhere to the general tone of steady progress, completely, accurately and comprehensively implement the new development concept, accelerate the construction of a new development pattern, insist on deepening reform and opening-up, strengthen macroeconomic policy regulation, focus on expanding domestic demand, promote industrial upgrading, enhance development momentum, stimulate social vitality, and promote continuous economic development in a new direction and improvement.

The Zhitong Finance App learned that on September 15, the Information Office of the State Council held a press conference. Fu Linghui, press spokesperson of the National Bureau of Statistics, chief economist, and director of the National Economic Comprehensive Statistics Department, introduced the operation of the national economy in August 2026 and answered questions from reporters. Fu Linghui said that overall, the national economy was generally running smoothly in August, continuing the development trend of new momentum and improved structure. However, it should also be noted that the adverse effects of the external environment have deepened, the contradictions between strong domestic supply and demand are prominent, production and operation are difficult for some enterprises, and the foundation for economic stability and improvement still needs to be consolidated. In the next stage, we must adhere to Xi Jinping's ideology of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, adhere to the general tone of steady progress, completely, accurately and comprehensively implement the new development concept, accelerate the construction of a new development pattern, insist on deepening reform and opening-up, strengthen macroeconomic policy regulation, focus on expanding domestic demand, promote industrial upgrading, enhance development momentum, stimulate social vitality, and promote continuous economic development in a new direction and improvement.