China's manufacturing PMI shows slight contraction in August
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National Bureau of Statistics (China)
China
August 2026
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China's official manufacturing PMI was 49.8 in August. The sector shrank for the second consecutive month, though better than market expectations. Beijing is expected to accelerate fiscal spending to support the economy.
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