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China’s manufacturing activity hit five-month low in May

The slump in new orders, production, inventory and employment dragged the official manufacturing PMI last month.

China’s manufacturing activity hit five-month low in May

The slump in new orders, production, inventory and employment dragged the official manufacturing PMI last month.

iPhone 14 discounts continued to rise in China, Jefferies says

E-commerce sites are giving more discounts on iPhone 14 models amid weak smartphone sales.

China overtakes Japan as world’s top car exporter on strong EV sales

Car exports rose significantly in Q1 as Chinese EV brands gained popularity overseas.

BMW to invest RMB10b for new battery production plan in China

The batteries will be crucial in the planned local production of its Neue Klasse EVs by 2026.

Foreign car makers may see market share in China shrink on slow EV transition: study

Car manufacturers that are faster to adopt EVs will have an edge in the world’s largest auto market.

China’s manufacturing activity contracts in April: official data

The official April PMI marked China's first contraction in its manufacturing sector since December.

Chinese CEOs more optimistic than global peers despite manufacturing disruption

Climate risks can pose a great threat to China’s supply chains, PwC said.

Resilience and agility are the competitive edge you need in sustainability: Deloitte Partner

Falcon Chan noted that digitisation is the key to unlocking net-zero for the industry; traditional labour-intensive factories are compelled to transform or get left behind. 

China's medical devices sales seen to exceed $42b in 2022

Its sales went up due to strong domestic demand.

UBTech launches UV Light disinfection robots

The robots are powered by UV-C germicidal light.