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Factory activity returns to expansion in a positive sign for China’s economy

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Ho-him, C. (2026, September 30). Factory activity returns to expansion in a positive sign for China’s economy. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/asia/factory-activity-returns-to-expansion-in-a-positive-sign-for-china-s-economy/article_a71721d6-0b2b-503f-9115-c240cc886cf2.html

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China's factory activity expanded in September, with the manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rising to 50.1 from 49.8 in August, according to China’s National Bureau of Statistics. This marks the first expansion since June and aligns with economists' expectations, suggesting a potentially positive turn for the country's economy as officials aim to boost growth.

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In September, China's factory activity expanded for the first time in three months, according to the country’s National Bureau of Statistics. The manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 50.1, up from August's reading of 49.8, indicating a positive shift in economic momentum. A PMI above 50 signals growth, while below indicates contraction. This uptick aligns with economists' expectations and suggests that Chinese officials are making progress in their efforts to boost the economy.

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China’s factory activity expanded in September for the first time in three months, striking a more positive tone as Chinese officials look to bolster economic growth. asserted

officials → expand → growth

The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index, or PMI, climbed to 50.1 from 49.8 in August, China’s National Bureau of Statistics said Wednesday. asserted

Bureau → climb → Statistics

The index reading, based on an official monthly survey of companies, was in line with what economists had expected. asserted

economists → base → what

Factory activity returns to expansion in a positive sign for China’s economy

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