The rise followed a 3.4% rise for January-May, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
The data covers firms with annual revenues of at least 20 million yuan ($2.75 million) from their main operations.
China’s economy expanded much more slowly than expected in the second quarter of 2024, the latest GDP data showed this month, reflecting sluggish domestic demand and a protracted property downturn.
($1=7.2767 Chinese yuan)
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