China’s factory activity beats forecasts in May, private survey shows, despite softer official data

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Claim China’s factory activity beats forecasts in May, private survey shows, despite softer official data
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Generated 2026-06-01 02:25

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China’s manufacturing activity expanded faster than expected in May, according to a private survey released Monday, although growth slowed from April.

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Original article published by CNBC on June 1, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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