China's private-sector manufacturing PMI hit 51.5 in August, beating the 51.0 forecast, while the official NBS reading improved to 49.8 but

Update: China's August PMI signals improved sentiment, steady new momentum-

China's official manufacturing PMI rose to 49.8 in August from 49.2, beating forecasts but marking a second straight month of contraction amid

The manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) came in at 49.8 in August

China's manufacturing rebound reveals underlying growth risks, as domestic demand struggles amid a slump in construction and services.