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China factory activity expands for first time since April

Official PMI beats expectations following policy support

241031 China PMI

Solar panels lie in an industrial park in China. The country's factory activity returned to growth in October. © Reuters

GRACE LI, Nikkei staff writer
October 31, 2024 10:56 JST
Updated on October 31, 2024 13:13 JST

HONG KONG -- China's manufacturing activity snapped a five-month contraction in October, as a string of fresh stimulus measures boosted production.

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