June 16 — National Bureau of Statistics spokesman Wang Guanhua said China’s
economic quality and efficiency have improved as the economy shifts from old to
new drivers. Energy intensity at industrial enterprises above designated size
fell in May—energy consumed per unit of industrial output declined—attributed to
greener, cleaner upgrades in traditional industries and years of building a
cleaner, more efficient energy supply. Jan–May vehicle output fell, but value
added in complete-vehicle manufacturing at enterprises above designated size
still rose, reflecting ongoing product‑mix upgrades and a rising share of
higher‑value models.
