China's Manufacturing and Service Sectors Show Mixed Recovery Signs in December
TL;DR
China's services sector growth slowed to a six-month low in December, with new business and foreign demand declining, although business sentiment remains optimistic for 2026. Companies continue to cut staffing and face rising input costs, while lowering prices due to intense competition, amid ongoing economic challenges like property downturns and deflation.
- China's services growth hits 6-month low in December, shows private PMI Reuters
- China factory activity returns to growth after record contraction Financial Times
- China manufacturing activity expands for the first time since March, beating expectations CNBC
- Growth in China’s Service Activity Slows The Wall Street Journal
- China factory activity picks up in December as orders rebound ahead of holidays KING5.com
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