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China’s July manufacturing activity contracts more than expected

Last updated: July 30, 2025 7:35 pm
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China’s manufacturing sector continues to face challenges, as the official gauge for manufacturing activity in July pointed to a contraction. The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index for July came in at 49.3, missing expectations and indicating a slowdown in economic growth. This marks the fourth consecutive month that the PMI has been below the 50 mark, reflecting contraction rather than expansion.

The ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China have added further pressure to the manufacturing sector. The two countries imposed tariffs on each other’s goods in April, leading to a temporary truce in May. However, with the truce set to expire in mid-August, uncertainty looms over the future of trade relations between the world’s two largest economies.

Sub-indexes within the manufacturing PMI showed that employment, new orders, and raw materials inventory also contracted in July. The National Bureau of Statistics attributed the decline in the manufacturing PMI to factors such as the traditional off-season, extreme weather conditions like heatwaves and heavy rainfall in parts of the country.

In the midst of these challenges, China’s exports rose by 5.8% year on year in June, offsetting a drop in exports to the U.S. The country’s leaders, however, did not announce plans for substantial new stimulus during a recent high-level Politburo meeting. Instead, China has been focusing on other measures such as increasing subsidies to encourage population growth.

The recent extreme weather events, including heavy rainfall that led to fatalities on the outskirts of Beijing, serve as a reminder of the challenges faced by China’s economy. As the trade tensions with the U.S. continue and domestic factors impact manufacturing activity, the road ahead for China’s economy remains uncertain.

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Overall, the latest data on China’s manufacturing sector highlights the need for careful monitoring and strategic decision-making to navigate the current economic landscape. With global uncertainties and domestic challenges at play, China’s policymakers will need to adopt a balanced approach to support sustainable growth in the long term.

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