Manufacturing shines bright

Sector to replicate impressive growth numbers of first six months during rest of the year

Manufacturing continued to be the bright spot of China's industrial landscape during the first six months of this year, with the sector logging revenues of more than 8 trillion yuan ($1.13 trillion) during the period, way ahead of other sectors like financial services, industry experts said.

The growth momentum is set to continue for the rest of the year also, with the high-end manufacturing segment poised for further gains, they said. Advanced manufacturing enterprises are already playing an important role in China's structural upgrade, supply-side reform and high-quality economic growth.