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].

Group 1: Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) Recovery - In June, the manufacturing PMI rose to 49.7%, with 11 out of 21 surveyed industries in the expansion zone, an increase of 4 industries from the previous month, indicating an overall expansion in manufacturing sentiment [2] - The production index and new orders index were at 51.0% and 50.2%, respectively, both showing improvements of 0.3 and 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, suggesting accelerated production activities and improved market demand [2] - The purchasing volume index increased to 50.2%, up by 2.6 percentage points, reflecting enhanced procurement willingness among enterprises due to the recovery in production and demand [2] Group 2: Price Index Recovery - The main raw material purchase price index and factory price index were at 48.4% and 46.2%, respectively, both rising by 1.5 percentage points, indicating an overall improvement in manufacturing market prices [3] - The increase in prices was influenced by rising international crude oil prices, particularly affecting the petroleum, coal, and other fuel processing industries, while the black metal smelting and rolling processing industries saw a decline in price indices due to falling iron ore prices and insufficient terminal demand [3] Group 3: Business Activity Index in Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing business activity index was at 50.5%, up by 0.2 percentage points, indicating continued expansion in the non-manufacturing sector [5] - The service industry business activity index was at 50.1%, slightly down by 0.1 percentage points, with certain sectors like telecommunications and financial services showing strong growth, while consumer-related sectors experienced a decline [5] - The construction industry business activity index rose to 52.8%, an increase of 1.8 percentage points, indicating a recovery in construction activities, particularly in civil engineering [5] Group 4: Comprehensive PMI Output Index - The comprehensive PMI output index was at 50.7%, up by 0.3 percentage points, indicating an overall acceleration in production and business activities across enterprises [6] - The manufacturing production index and non-manufacturing business activity index were at 51.0% and 50.5%, respectively, contributing to the overall expansion reflected in the comprehensive PMI output index [6]

Core Viewpoint - The manufacturing sector in China shows signs of improvement, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for June rising to 49.7%, marking a 0.2 percentage point increase from the previous month, indicating a continuous upward trend for two consecutive months [1] Manufacturing Sector Summary - The PMI for the equipment manufacturing industry reached 51.4%, up 0.2 percentage points from last month, with both production and new orders indices above 53% [5] - The high-tech manufacturing PMI stood at 50.9%, remaining stable compared to last month, with production and new orders indices around 52% [5] - The consumer goods manufacturing PMI increased to 50.4%, a rise of 0.2 percentage points, reflecting steady growth [7] - The basic raw materials industry PMI rose by 0.8 percentage points, ending a three-month decline [7] Enterprise Type Analysis - Large enterprises continued to expand, with their PMI at 51.2%, an increase of 0.5 percentage points from last month, indicating significant support for the overall manufacturing sector [9] - The PMI for medium-sized enterprises increased by 1.1 percentage points, ending a two-month downward trend, with new orders index rising over 4 percentage points, showing a notable recovery in demand [11] Non-Manufacturing Sector Summary - The non-manufacturing business activity index for June was 50.5%, a slight increase of 0.2 percentage points, indicating continued expansion [11] - The service industry business activity index was 50.1%, showing stability in the sector [11] - The construction industry business activity index rose to 52.8%, up 1.8 percentage points, indicating a recovery in activity levels [11] - The civil engineering construction index was at 56.7%, remaining above 55% for three consecutive months, suggesting rapid progress in infrastructure projects [11] - Investment-related activities in the construction sector have shown significant recovery, supported by the expansion of special bond investments [11]

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]