China's software and IT services sector posted ¥34,920 billion in revenue for Q1 2026, a 11.6% year‑over‑year increase, with profit up 1.0%, exports rising 12.7%, and strong growth across product, service, and regional segments.
China's software and IT services sector posted solid growth in the first three quarters of 2025, with revenue up 13%, profit rising 8.7%, exports increasing 6.6%, and notable regional and sub‑sector performance across the country.
In this reflective guide, a CTO shares a year‑long journey from software engineer to technology leader, outlining his career timeline, the evolving definition of the CTO role, a customized framework, and thirteen practical lessons on leadership, delegation, decision‑making, and maintaining technical relevance.
From January to May 2021, China’s software and IT services sector maintained rapid revenue growth, with a 22.6% increase in software business income, a 18.3% rise in total profit, while export growth slowed, and regional and sectoral analyses reveal varied performance across the industry.
