Episode

China's manufacturing PMI at 49.8 in August

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Headline News
Published
Aug 31, 2026
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285
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Summary

The purchasing managers' index for China's manufacturing sector stood at 49.8 in August, up 0.6 points from July. The sub-indices for production and new orders both rose above the line separating expansion and contraction.