China’s factory activity slows in May, raising questions over its economy
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-06-01 01:03 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, Iran, Economy & Finance, China, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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BEIJING — China’s factory activity was flat in May, according to an official survey released Sunday, raising questions about how much further the country’s economy can shield itself from the fallout of the ongoing Iran war and pressure on demand.
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