China's factory activity shrinks for second straight month, contracting less than expected
31-08-2026 03:40 via cnbc.com

China's factory activity shrinks for second straight month, contracting less than expected

China's manufacturing activity shrank for a second straight month, keeping pressure on Beijing to support the economy as growth loses momentum.
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