The contraction in manufacturing comes amid persistent domestic and external challenges. Notably, a series of adverse weather events, including heavy rains, high temperatures, and flooding in several regions, have strained production.

China’s manufacturing drops to lowest since April amid sluggish demand and exports

New orders and hiring improve, but export weakness weighs on broader economy.

China’s services sector holds firm in May despite manufacturing drag amid tariff pressure

The Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) declined to 48.3 in May from 50.4 in April, dipping below the critical 50-mark which signals contraction in the economy.

China's manufacturing activity shrinks amid trade tensions and US tariffs

China's manufacturing PMI rose to 49.5 in May from 49.0 in April, aligning with economists’ forecasts. The improvement follows a 90-day trade truce reached earlier this month between Beijing and Washington.

China’s factory slump eases in May after tariff truce with US

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China’s manufacturing drops to lowest since April amid sluggish demand and exports

China’s services sector holds firm in May despite manufacturing drag amid tariff pressure

China's manufacturing activity shrinks amid trade tensions and US tariffs

China’s factory slump eases in May after tariff truce with US