China manufacturing shrank again in January

Last Updated: Monday, February 2, 2015, 08:21

But the result still showed shrinkage in the manufacturing sector of the world`s second-largest economy, a key driver of global growth. PMI readings above 50 point to growth.

China November manufacturing activity falls to six-month low, stalls at 50.0

Last Updated: Monday, December 1, 2014, 08:42

The final HSBC/Markit China Manufacturing Purchasing Managers` Index (PMI) edged down to 50.0 in November, a six-month low.

China's January official services PMI falls to 53.4

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 10:27

The official non-manufacturing Purchasing Managers` Index slipped to 53.4 from December`s 54.6, the lowest reading in at least a year but still above the 50-point level that indicates growth.

China's January official PMI slips to six-month low

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 10:22

China`s factory growth eased to an expected six-month low in January, hurt by weaker local and foreign demand, a survey showed, a soft start for the year that heightens worries of an economic slowdown.

China manufacturing index at six-month low: HSBC

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 09:22

Chinese manufacturing contracted for the first time in six months in January, HSBC confirmed Thursday, raising questions over growth prospects for the world`s second-largest economy this year.

Asian shares slip on China slowdown

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 10:13

Asian markets fell on Thursday after a survey of Chinese manufacturers showed surprisingly soft results, while the Australian dollar weakened due to its role as a whipping boy when activity in the Asian giant disappoints.

Asian shares edge lower, China PMI offers support

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 09:56

Asian shares edged lower and the dollar gave up some of its recent gains against the yen on Monday, as investors cautiously awaited key U.S. data this week and took heart from a decent reading on China manufacturing.

China's services industry picks up further in October

Last Updated: Sunday, November 3, 2013, 10:18

The official purchasing managers` index (PMI) for the non-manufacturing sector rose to 56.3 in October from September`s 55.4, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Sunday.

China manufacturing index hits 18-month high

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 08:37

The official purchasing managers` index (PMI) advanced to 51.4 last month from 51.1 in September.

China October HSBC flash PMI rises to 50.9 as new orders grow

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 08:51

The flash Markit/HSBC Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) stood at 50.9 in October, above September`s final reading of 50.2 and marking a seven-month high. Ten of 11 sub-indices rose.

China manufacturing tepid in September, small firms struggle

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 13:24

China's manufacturing growth edged up only slightly in September, official data showed on Tuesday, with small firms struggling in the face of overcapacity and weak demand, adding to concerns a nascent economic recovery may be foundering.

China Sept HSBC PMI hits 6-month high, adds to economic momentum

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 10:00

Growth in China's factory sector accelerated to a six-month high in September, a preliminary survey showed on Monday, as stronger domestic and foreign demand added to recent signs of a tentative turnaround in the world's second-largest economy.