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China manufacturing PMI slips to 49.2 in January amid seasonal headwinds

Economists expect activity to remain subdued through February. 

China manufacturing PMI slips to 49.2 in January amid seasonal headwinds

Economists expect activity to remain subdued through February. 

China's manufacturing activity expands in January even as cost pressures intensify

This is the second consecutive month its PMI remained in expansion territory.

Contamination concerns test consumer trust in Chinese dairy brands: S&P

Analysts warn contamination could pressure Chinese dairy credit profiles.

China vehicle exports to surge 20% as domestic sales shrink

EV exports are forecast to grow 40% despite weak early-year sales.

PepsiCo Foods (China) Co., Ltd. Beijing Factory wins at Manufacturing Asia Awards 2025

Its advances in water efficiency and sustainable practices drove industry recognition.

China’s manufacturing sector hits 4.7% growth in 9M 2025

Supportive policy measures helped reduce the financial burden on manufacturers.

China boosts photonic chip production in bid to overtake Western rivals

China has been been investing in alternative chip materials and architectures since the late 2010s, including photonic chips.  

Over half of China’s new green bond catalogue targets manufacturing

It spans equipment, transport, robotics, agriculture, and renewables.

China's semiconductor investment to reach $46b annually by 2030

Thanks to the large market for microchips, and high demand for generative AI, amongst others.

China's manufacturing sector declines in July as export demand weakens

Factories scaled back production for the second time in three months.

China’s machine export posts 6.33% increase

The machinery transfers have mixed effects on Africa’s industrialisation.

China is intent on maintaining lead in global manufacturing market: report

However, Beijing will need to address growing domestic and international side effects.

China leads factory sector for 15th straight year

Innovation index for top manufacturers grew 11.6% annually over the past decade, report shows.

China auto output, sales see double-digit growth in February

Total car production surpassed 2.1 million units

China’s manufacturing growth improves in February

It was supported by increases in output and new orders.