[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jaehee] China's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for August was recorded at 50.1.


On the 31st, China's National Bureau of Statistics announced that China's manufacturing PMI for August stood at 50.1. This is lower than the previous month's 50.4 and below experts' forecast of 50.2.


This index, which reflects overall manufacturing business trends, indicates economic expansion when above 50 and economic contraction when below 50.



The PMI is calculated based on corporate surveys regarding new orders, shipments, inventory levels, and other factors.


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