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China's manufacturing activity beats expectations in April

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Thursday 30 Apr 2026

(Sharecast News) - Activity in China's manufacturing sector grew more than expected in April, according to two surveys released on Thursday.
The official purchasing managers' index dipped to 50.3 from 50.4 in March, but was ahead of market expectations for a reading of 50.1. The non-manufacturing PMI fell to 49.4 in...

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