China’s Manufacturing PMI Hits 5-Year High as Exports Surge
China’s manufacturing PMI surged to 52.1 in February 2026, marking the fastest expansion in five years amid rising export orders and production growth.
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China’s manufacturing PMI surged to 52.1 in February 2026, marking the fastest expansion in five years amid rising export orders and production growth.
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