China factory activity hits one year high as demand improves but war risks cloud outlook

China factory activity hits one year high as demand improves but war risks cloud outlook

  • March 31, 2026

China’s manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in a year in March, offering a temporary boost to an economy navigating global uncertainty and uneven domestic demand. Official data showed the manufacturing purchasing managers index rose to 50.4 from 49.0 in February, moving

China’s Manufacturing PMI Improves After Six-Month Contraction

China’s Manufacturing PMI Improves After Six-Month Contraction

  • October 30, 2025

China’s manufacturing sector recorded its first expansion in six months, signaling a modest but notable recovery in industrial momentum. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the official Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.2 in October, up from 49.6