The recovery in July was not easy as the country had to deal with sporadic domestic COVID-19

The recovery in July was not easy as the country had to deal with sporadic domestic COVID-19 flare-ups and high temperatures in many regions, NBS spokesperson Fu Linghui told a press conference.

"However, the economy is still in the process of recovery with the insufficient market demand as a big constraint," Fu added.

As the blocking points of the industrial and supply chains are gradually being addressed, key industries are resuming normal production, which will continue to play a supporting role for China's industrial growth.