Robotic arms operate on a production line. [Photo/Nantaihuhao App]

Huzhou, Zhejiang province, recorded year-on-year growth in 25 of its 33 major industrial sectors from January to May, as the city's manufacturing sector maintained a steady upward trajectory.

During the five-month period, the city's added value of industries above designated size rose 10.4 percent year-on-year, ranking fourth in Zhejiang province.

Growth was recorded in 75.8 percent of industrial sectors, with key industries including general equipment manufacturing, automobile manufacturing, furniture manufacturing, non-metal mineral products, and electrical machinery driving the expansion.

Zhejiang Jiemei Electronic Technology, a local manufacturer, has strengthened its market position through independent research and development. Its core products now account for 70 percent of the domestic market and 55 percent of overseas markets, while the company's profits increased 41.6 percent year-on-year in the first five months.

Huzhou has also advanced green and intelligent manufacturing while expanding industrial output. Industrial power consumption rose 4.9 percent year-on-year from January to May, below the growth rate of industrial added value, indicating improved efficiency. Energy consumption among the city's eight major energy-intensive industries fell 2.6 percent during the period.

The city is implementing measures to support enterprises, including tax incentives and social security fee reductions, with a goal of reducing corporate burdens by more than 20 billion yuan ($2.95 billion) in 2026.