Core Viewpoint - The manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors in China showed signs of recovery in June, with the Manufacturing PMI at 49.7%, Non-Manufacturing Business Activity Index at 50.5%, and Composite PMI Output Index at 50.7%, indicating overall economic expansion [1][3]. Manufacturing Sector - The Manufacturing PMI improved month-on-month from 49.0% in April to 49.7% in June, indicating a gradual recovery despite remaining below the critical 50% threshold [3]. - In June, the Production Index was at 51%, and the New Orders Index rose to 50.2%, marking a return to the expansion zone after two months below 50% [3]. - The easing of external pressures from US-China trade relations contributed to the stabilization of manufacturing activities, with market demand showing signs of recovery [3][4]. Non-Manufacturing Sector - The Non-Manufacturing Business Activity Index increased to 50.5% in June, reflecting continued expansion, although some sectors related to consumer travel saw a decline [10]. - The Business Activity Expectation Index stood at 56.0%, indicating optimism among service sector enterprises regarding future growth [11]. - Financial services showed robust activity, with the Business Activity Index and New Orders Index both exceeding 60%, suggesting increased financial support for the real economy [8]. Construction and Investment - The Construction Business Activity Index rose to 52.8% in June, with investment-related construction activities showing significant improvement [6]. - The ongoing implementation of special bonds for infrastructure projects is expected to stimulate further construction demand [7]. Overall Economic Outlook - The overall economic environment is expected to improve in the second half of the year, driven by policy measures and a gradual recovery in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors [1][13].

Manufacturing Sector - The manufacturing PMI for May 2025 is reported at 49.5%, a significant increase of 0.5 percentage points from the previous month, aligning with market expectations[2][4] - The production index rose to 50.7%, up 0.9 percentage points from last month, indicating a recovery in production activities[5][14] - New orders index increased to 49.8%, up 0.6 percentage points, reflecting improved demand conditions[5][14] - High-energy industries continue to decline, with the PMI dropping to 47.0%, down 0.7 percentage points, indicating ongoing challenges in these sectors[6] External Trade - The new export orders index rose to 47.5%, a significant increase of 2.8 percentage points, indicating a recovery in export activities following tariff reductions[21] - The import index increased to 47.1%, up 3.7 percentage points, suggesting improved import conditions[21] Service Sector - The service sector PMI increased slightly to 50.2%, up 0.1 percentage points, remaining in the expansion zone, driven by increased tourism and hospitality activities during the May Day holiday[31] Construction Sector - The construction PMI is at 51.0%, down 0.9 percentage points, indicating a slowdown in expansion primarily due to weakened housing demand, although infrastructure projects are accelerating[35] - Special bond issuance has increased significantly, with 443.2 billion yuan issued in May, up from 230.1 billion yuan in April, supporting investment in infrastructure[35]