China factory activity tops expectations in April — but growth slows as new orders soften
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-04-30 11:40 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, Iran, China, US Politics, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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China's factory activity topped analysts' expectations, albeit growth slowed from the prior month when it hit a year-high, as new orders saw a slowdown.
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