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China's factory activity unexpectedly contracts in July on demand slump, typhoons

CNBC Economy July 31, 2026 · 3:49 am Read Original
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China's factory activity unexpectedly contracts in July on demand slump, typhoons

China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in July, as the export rush that powered a second-quarter rebound began to unwind.

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Source CNBC Economy
Published Jul 31, 2026 · 3:49 am
Article ID f9fbqax
Original URL Open source
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