China’s Manufacturing PMI Falls to 49.1 in August, Signaling Continued Contraction
China’s manufacturing PMI fell to 49.1 in August from 49.4 in July, indicating continued contraction in the sector, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
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China’s manufacturing PMI fell to 49.1 in August from 49.4 in July, indicating continued contraction in the sector, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
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