
China’s Manufacturing Activity Contracts in May: Caixin PMI Drops to 48.3
China’s Caixin Manufacturing PMI fell to 48.3 in May, signaling contraction amid weak demand and supply chain pressures. Analysts weigh in on economic resilience.
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