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China factory activity slows in May, PMI eases

China's official manufacturing PMI moderated to 50 in May from 50.3 in April.
WHO: National Bureau of Statistics
WHAT: Official manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) moderated to 50 in May from 50.3 in April
WHEN: May 31, 2026 at 1:16 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: The manufacturing PMI figure for May came in lower than April.

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