https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-official-activity-gauges-hint-at-impending-turnaroundContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-official-activity-gauges-hint-at-impending-turnaroundhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-official-activity-gauges-hint-at-impending-turnaround#u53336Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:06:07 +0000China's factory activity has contracted for the second straight month but at a slower pace than expected, with gauges suggesting an impending turnaround. The contraction was less severe than anticipated, and some indicators show improvement.Why it mattersChina's economy has been facing challenges, including a decline in factory activity. The country's economic growth has been slowing down, and policymakers have been taking measures to support the economy. The latest data suggests that the decline in factory activity may be easing.What is confirmedChina's factory activity co