China's manufacturing activity contracts in July
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National Bureau of Statistics of China
China
July 31, 2026
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China's official manufacturing PMI fell to 49.2 in July, signaling contraction. Construction activity slumped to its lowest level since the start of the pandemic. Economic growth concerns intensify as confidence remains sluggish.
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