The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology reported that internet companies above a designated size saw their total profits grow by 12.7% year-on-year from January to August 2026. This growth rate accelerated by 7.7 percentage points compared to the January-July period.
Internet business revenue rose by 8.9% during the first eight months of the year, marking a 1.6 percentage point increase in growth speed compared to the previous month. Information services revenue grew by 8%, while life services revenue experienced a slight decline of 0.3%.
R&D investment among these enterprises increased by 15.0% year-on-year, showing a 0.2 percentage point acceleration. The eastern region remains the primary hub, contributing 91% of the national internet business revenue, with Beijing, Guangdong, Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Guizhou leading the rankings.
Regional performance varied significantly, with the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and Yangtze River Delta regions accounting for 33.8% and 30.8% of national revenue, respectively. Overall, 16 provinces and municipalities across China recorded positive growth in internet business revenue during this period.
