Manufacturing PMI rises to 49.8, but weak services and construction underscore uneven economic recovery

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 PMI index was up last month to 49.8 from 49.2 in July, according to figures from the National Bureau of Statistics.

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.