China’s two purchasing managers’ indices (PMI) are indicators of the economic health of the economy, gauging business sentiment in the sector. Photo: Xinhua China’s two purchasing managers’ indices (PMI) are indicators of the economic health of the economy, gauging business sentiment in the sector. Photo: Xinhua
China’s two purchasing managers’ indices (PMI) are indicators of the economic health of the economy, gauging business sentiment in the sector. Photo: Xinhua
Economy /  China Economy

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China manufacturing: everything you need to know

  • China is the world’s largest manufacturer in terms of output and has earned a reputation as the ‘world’s factory’
  • China’s two purchasing managers’ indices (PMIs) are indicators of the economic health of the economy, gauging sentiment in the business sector

Topic |   China manufacturing
Andrew Mullen
Andrew Mullen

Updated: 11:35am, 4 Jan, 2021

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China’s two purchasing managers’ indices (PMI) are indicators of the economic health of the economy, gauging business sentiment in the sector. Photo: Xinhua China’s two purchasing managers’ indices (PMI) are indicators of the economic health of the economy, gauging business sentiment in the sector. Photo: Xinhua
China’s two purchasing managers’ indices (PMI) are indicators of the economic health of the economy, gauging business sentiment in the sector. Photo: Xinhua
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