Economics

China Set to Release Biggest Insight Into Virus-Hit Economy

Economist survey sees manufacturing PMI slumping to 45
Chinese factories are struggling to get back to full capacity

People in facemasks ride bikes in a cycle lane in Beijing on Feb. 27.Photographer: Greg Baker/AFP via Getty Images

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By Bloomberg News

February 28, 2020 at 12:57 AM UTC

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On Saturday, China will give the biggest and most-anticipated insight yet into how much the coronavirus is hurting its economy, with a key gauge of manufacturing activity set to plunge.