新动能支撑制造业韧性：高技术产业指数连续6个月扩张 企业预期回升

Core Viewpoint - The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in China decreased to 49.3% in July, indicating a slight contraction in manufacturing activity due to seasonal factors and adverse weather conditions [1][3]. Group 1: Manufacturing PMI Overview - The manufacturing PMI fell by 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, reflecting a decline in manufacturing sentiment after two months of recovery [1]. - The new orders index for manufacturing dropped into the contraction zone, signaling weaker demand [3]. Group 2: Production and Price Indices - Despite the decline in new orders, the production index remained in the expansion zone at 50.5%, marking three consecutive months of growth [3]. - The raw material purchase price index rose to 51.5%, increasing by 3.1 percentage points, indicating improved price levels in the manufacturing sector [5]. - The equipment manufacturing PMI was at 50.3%, down 1.1 percentage points but still in the expansion zone, while the high-tech manufacturing PMI was at 50.6%, down 0.3 percentage points, maintaining expansion for six months [5]. Group 3: Economic Outlook - The PMI data suggests that despite short-term fluctuations, production remains in the expansion zone, with optimism among manufacturers regarding future business activities, as indicated by a production expectation index of 52.6%, which increased by 0.6 percentage points [7].