China’s factory activity expands in August ’25 – PMI

China’s factory activity expanded in August, with the CaixinS&P Global manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 50.5 from 49.5 in July 2025, marking the fastest growth since March, an official report said on Monday.

The upturn was supported by a renewed rise in output and stronger new orders, with firms citing improved domestic demand and successful promotional campaigns. New order growth, though modest, was the quickest in five months.

However, export orders slipped slightly, indicating that external demand remained weak. The survey noted that August was the second rise in three months that production had increased, though the pace of growth remained marginal.

Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
Subediting: M. S. Salama