China's manufacturing PMI fell to 50.0 in May 2026 as export orders dropped sharply and retail sales disappointed, raising concerns for global investors.

China's retail sales fell for the first time in more than three years in May, while urban investment contracted more than expected, adding to signs the economic slump deepened.

Weak retail sales data puts pressure on the government to consider policy measures to stabilise consumption. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.