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China Manufacturing Growth Strongest Since 2020; Services Rise Most In 33 Months

By Renju Jaya   ✉  | Published:  | Google News Follow Us  | Join Us
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China's manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace in more than five years in February and the services sector grew the most in almost three years, survey results from S&P Global revealed Wednesday.

The headline RatingDog manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 52.1 from 50.3 in January. This was the highest score since December 2020.

"Overall, February's data show a strong expansion driven by robust supply and demand, with a notable external demand rebound," RatingDog Founder Yao Yu said.

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