(Yicai Global) May 11 -- China's automobile sales rose 4.4 percent to 2.1 million units last month from a year ago, the first monthly increase in almost two years as the subsiding Covid-19 epidemic eases its grip on production and consumption.

From January to April, China's car sales reached 5.8 million units, fewer than a year ago, according to data released by China Association of Automobile Manufacturers today.

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