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China’s manufacturing PMI holds at 50.3 in April as costs stay elevated
China’s manufacturing PMI holds at 50.3 in April as costs stay elevated
New export orders climbed whilst domestic demand indicators weaken across industries.
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China manufacturing PMI steady at 50.3 as exports rise
Factory activity settled higher than expected.
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Ember says global emissions remain steady.
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Profitable insurers face limits in passing disaster risk despite market scale.
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Leasing sentiment is improving in tier I cities.
Beijing retail outlook 2026 hinges on consumer confidence recovery
Retail recovery remains linked to broader economic conditions.
China smartphone shipments fall 3.3% as Huawei, Apple gain
Premium demand supports margins despite supply and cost pressures.
Emerging brands expand in Shenzhen as consumers shift to lifestyle categories
Flagship openings and store upgrades also rise to enhance customer experience.
Emerging tech brands seize Shenzhen malls as smartphone giants retreat
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Retail and catering sales recorded year-on-year growth.
Pinglu Canal to deepen ASEAN-China manufacturing links: report
Lower costs may raise export pressure.
Greater China manufacturing expands in March despite rising input costs
PMI rebounds as new orders and output rise, whilst purchase prices hit its highest level since 2022.
Starbucks eyes 20,000 China stores as Boyu Capital takes majority stake
Starbucks retains 40% ownership and continues to own and license its brand.
China PMIs rebounded on holiday distortions: study
The March rise does not signal recovery.
China's dining sector returns to ‘neutral’ as policy easing lifts demand
Restaurant sales growth was up 4.8% in the first two months of 2026.
China Biopharma’s $56.7b deal boom signals pillar industry dominance
Out-licensing jumped 132% as sector becomes second-largest global hub.
China manufacturing PMI falls to 49.0 in February as small enterprises contract to two-year low
Factories saw weaker orders and imports.
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