China's private sector activity grew at the slowest pace in four months at the start of the year, reflecting slowdown in manufacturing and services sectors, survey results from IHS Markit showed on Wednesday.
The Caixin composite output index fell to 51.9 in January from 52.6 in December. However, a score above 50 indicates expansion.
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