The HSBC/Markit flash Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for China in April rose to 48.3 from March's final reading of 48.0, still below the 50 line separating expansion from contraction - AFP Photo.
BEIJING: China's manufacturing downturn eased slightly in April as declines in new orders and output slowed, a preliminary survey showed on Wednesday, though factory activity showed an overall contraction for the fourth straight month.
The HSBC/Markit flash Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for April rose to 48.3 from March's final reading of 48.0, still below the 50 line separating expansion from contraction.
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