Economics

China’s Factory Outlook Eases as Economic Recovery Moderates

  • Manufacturing PMI falls to 51.1 in April, lower than expected
  • Drop in construction drags down non-manufacturing activity
Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg
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A gauge of China’s manufacturing industry slipped in April and the services sector also weakened, suggesting the economy is still recovering but at a slower pace.