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China Manufacturing PMI Returns to Expansion at 50.1%
China's official manufacturing PMI rose to 50.1% in September 2026, ending a two-month contraction as production and non-manufacturing activity rebounded.
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China's official manufacturing PMI rose to 50.1% in September 2026, ending a two-month contraction as production and non-manufacturing activity rebounded.
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