Core Viewpoint - The overall economic climate in China continues to show signs of expansion, with key indices indicating a recovery in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors in August 2025 [1][11]. Manufacturing Sector Summary - The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 49.4%, indicating a slight improvement in economic conditions compared to the previous month [3]. - Production Index reached 50.8%, up by 0.3 percentage points, marking the fourth consecutive month above the critical point, suggesting accelerated manufacturing production [5]. - New Orders Index increased to 49.5%, reflecting a minor rise of 0.1 percentage points, with notable performance in the pharmaceutical and computer communication sectors [5]. - The Purchasing Volume Index climbed to 50.4%, indicating increased procurement activities among enterprises [5]. - Price indices for raw materials and factory output prices rose to 53.3% and 49.1%, respectively, showing a continuous improvement in market price levels [5]. - Large enterprises reported a PMI of 50.8%, up by 0.5 percentage points, while medium and small enterprises showed mixed results [6]. - High-tech manufacturing and equipment manufacturing sectors maintained expansion with PMIs of 51.9% and 50.5%, respectively [6]. - The production and business activity expectation index rose to 53.7%, indicating increased confidence among manufacturing firms regarding future market conditions [6]. Non-Manufacturing Sector Summary - The Non-Manufacturing Business Activity Index increased to 50.3%, reflecting ongoing expansion in the sector [8]. - The Services Business Activity Index reached 50.5%, marking a significant recovery and the highest point of the year, with strong performance in capital market services and transportation sectors [8]. - The Construction Business Activity Index fell to 49.1%, influenced by adverse weather conditions, indicating a slowdown in construction activities [9]. - The business activity expectation index for the service sector rose to 57.0%, suggesting optimism among service industry firms regarding future market developments [8]. Comprehensive PMI Summary - The Comprehensive PMI Output Index rose to 50.5%, indicating an overall acceleration in production and business activities across sectors [11].
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21世纪经济报道·2025-08-31 05:39