Economics
China Factory Outlook Worsens in August as Trade War Escalates
- New domestic and export orders still both contracting
- Non-manufacturing PMI was little changed at 53.8 in August
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The outlook for China’s manufacturing sector deteriorated further in August, underlining the weakness in the domestic economy ahead of a new round of tariffs kicking in on Sunday.