China’s official non-manufacturing purchasing managers’ index fell to 52.4 in January from 55.7 in December. Photo: EPA-EFE
China’s official non-manufacturing purchasing managers’ index fell to 52.4 in January from 55.7 in December. Photo: EPA-EFE
Economy /  China Economy

China’s economic recovery continued in January at slower pace as coronavirus outbreak takes toll

  • China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell to 51.3 in January from 51.9 in December
  • The official non-manufacturing PMI, which measures sentiment in the service and construction sectors, fell to 52.4 from 55.7

Amanda Lee
Amanda Lee in Beijing

Updated: 3:07pm, 2 Feb, 2021

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China’s official non-manufacturing purchasing managers’ index fell to 52.4 in January from 55.7 in December. Photo: EPA-EFE
China’s official non-manufacturing purchasing managers’ index fell to 52.4 in January from 55.7 in December. Photo: EPA-EFE
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