China's factory activity unexpectedly contracts in July, ending 4-month expansion streak
· cnbc.com
The official manufacturing purchasing managers' index fell to 49.2 in July from 50.3 in June, National Bureau of Statistics data showed Friday.
LIUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 25: Robotic arms assemble auto parts at the workshop of Guangxi Liuzhou Zhuotong Auto Parts Co., Ltd. on July 25, 2026 in Liuzhou, Guangxi...