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Macro EconomyMedium•1 July 2026•
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China manufacturing PMI eases to 51.7 in June, still marks strongest quarter since 2020

Key Facts

1China's manufacturing PMI came in at 51.7 in June, easing from the prior reading but beating analyst expectations.
2The reading caps the strongest quarterly performance for the index since 2020.

Amid global economic uncertainty, official data showed China's manufacturing sector continuing to expand. The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) came in at 51.7 in June, easing from the prior reading but beating analyst expectations. According to reports, this marks the strongest quarterly performance for the index since 2020.

Compared with other major economies, China's factory sector remains in expansion territory while some peers face contraction. The trend is supported by ongoing government stimulus measures, reinforcing confidence in the recovery trajectory.

Investors are watching new orders and export data in the full statistical bureau report, as well as the services PMI next month to confirm domestic demand strength. Any shifts in trade policy or geopolitical tensions could weigh on manufacturing prospects in the second half of the year.