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China's Manufacturing Slumps: Economists Urge Stimulus Action

2/3/2025

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China's manufacturing sector is feeling the pinch, with the Caixin PMI slipping to 50.1 in January, marking a second month of decline. Weak export orders, exacerbated by rising U.S. tariffs, have raised alarms among economists, who urge the government to implement stronger domestic stimulus measures to combat growing international policy uncertainty.

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China's manufacturing sector is feeling the pinch, with the Caixin PMI slipping to 50.1 in January, marking a second month of decline. Weak export orders, exacerbated by rising U.S. tariffs, have raised alarms among economists, who urge the government to implement stronger domestic stimulus measures to combat growing international policy uncertainty.