By Ronnie Harui

Great Wall Motor Co. said Friday that its third-quarter net profit rose slightly, as production and sales have recovered following an improvement in the Covid-19 pandemic situation.

Net profit increased to 1.44 billion yuan ($215.4 million) from CNY1.40 billion a year earlier. Total operating income rose to CNY26.21 billion from CNY21.20 billion, the company said.

The company didn't provide an earnings or business outlook.

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10-23-20 0602ET