Businesses across China ramp up production as new year begins

A worker carries out welding tasks at a manufacturing base in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 5, 2026. At the start of 2026, businesses across China are already busy fulfilling orders and ramping up production, aiming for a sound performance in the first quarter. (Photo by Zhao Jun/Xinhua)

Workers assemble a smart tractor in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, Jan. 5, 2026. At the start of 2026, businesses across China are already busy fulfilling orders and ramping up production, aiming for a sound performance in the first quarter. (Photo by Ren Fei/Xinhua)

A worker carries out grinding tasks at a shipping company facility in Taizhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, Jan. 5, 2026. At the start of 2026, businesses across China are already busy fulfilling orders and ramping up production, aiming for a sound performance in the first quarter. (Photo by Yang Yugang/Xinhua)

A worker produces aluminum alloy doors and windows at a factory in Qinyang, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 5, 2026. At the start of 2026, businesses across China are already busy fulfilling orders and ramping up production, aiming for a sound performance in the first quarter. (Photo by Yang Fan/Xinhua)

Workers make touch screen components at an electronics company in Tonggu County, Yichun, east China's Jiangxi Province, Jan. 4, 2026. At the start of 2026, businesses across China are already busy fulfilling orders and ramping up production, aiming for a sound performance in the first quarter. (Photo by Zhou Liang/Xinhua)

A worker checks products at the workshop of a stainless steel company in Dainan Town, Xinghua City, east China's Jiangsu Province, Jan. 5, 2026. At the start of 2026, businesses across China are already busy fulfilling orders and ramping up production, aiming for a sound performance in the first quarter. (Photo by Zhou Shegen/Xinhua)