China's factory activity in July saw an unexpected contraction, driven by slumping domestic orders and typhoon disruptions, marking the first decline since February.
The PMI fell to 49.2 in July
Jul 31, 2026
10:31 am
What's the storyChina's factory activity has seen an unexpected contraction in July, the first such decline since February.
The downturn is largely attributed to a slump in domestic orders and disruptions caused by typhoons.
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