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China's factory activity flatlines in May casting doubt over the economy

Euronews · Jun 1, 2026, 8:58 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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China's manufacturing sector barely held its ground in May, with official data showing activity slipping to its weakest reading in three months as the fallout from the Iran war and entrenched domestic weakness raise fresh doubts about Beijing's growth ambitions.

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