Core Insights - The manufacturing PMI for September is at 49.8%, showing a 0.4 percentage point increase from the previous month, marking two consecutive months of recovery [1][7] - The non-manufacturing business activity index stands at 50.0%, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points, indicating it is at the critical point [1][7] - The composite PMI output index is at 50.6%, up by 0.1 percentage points, suggesting a slight acceleration in overall economic output [1][7] Manufacturing Sector - The production index for September is at 51.9%, rising by 1.1 percentage points, reaching a nearly six-month high, indicating active manufacturing production [2][8] - The new orders index is at 49.7%, up by 0.2 percentage points, reflecting an improvement in market demand [2][8] - The new export orders index is at 47.8%, increasing by 0.6 percentage points, but external demand remains low [2][8] - The major raw materials purchase price index is at 53.2%, down by 0.1 percentage points, while the factory price index is at 48.2%, decreasing by 0.9 percentage points, leading to a widening price scissors gap of 5 percentage points, the highest level this year [2][8] Non-Manufacturing Sector - The service industry business activity index is at 50.1%, remaining in the expansion zone [3][9] - Specific sectors such as postal, telecommunications, and financial services have business activity indices above 60.0%, indicating rapid growth [3][9] - However, sectors closely related to consumer travel, such as dining and entertainment, have dropped below the critical point due to the end of the summer effect [3][9] - The business activity expectation index is at 56.3%, consistently above 55.0% this year, indicating stable optimism among service industry enterprises [3][9] Construction Sector - The construction industry business activity index is at 49.3%, a slight increase of 0.2 percentage points, but still below the expansion threshold [3][10] - The business activity expectation index for the construction sector is at 52.4%, up by 0.7 percentage points, indicating improved confidence among construction enterprises regarding market development [3][10] Overall Economic Outlook - The September PMI data indicates a continuation of economic recovery, albeit at a weak pace, with manufacturing improving but not yet entering the expansion zone, and non-manufacturing growth momentum weakening [3][10] - The report suggests that the actual year-on-year GDP growth for the third quarter may be below 5% [1][7]

Group 1: PMI Overview - In September 2025, China's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was 49.8%, an increase of 0.4 percentage points from the previous month[1] - The September PMI marks a consecutive rise, indicating continued improvement in manufacturing sentiment despite pressures from "anti-involution" and "stabilizing foreign trade"[1] - The 0.4 percentage point increase in September's PMI is below the historical average seasonal increase of 0.86 percentage points since 2005, highlighting ongoing structural economic issues[1] Group 2: Factors Influencing PMI - The seasonal recovery in September was driven by two main factors: the reduction of short-term disruptions and the "catch-up production" effect before the long holiday[2] - The production index rose by 1.1 percentage points to 51.9%, indicating a positive response to increased labor demand ahead of the holiday[2] - The new export orders index increased by 0.6 percentage points to 47.8%, the highest since April, suggesting a marginal easing of export pressures[2] Group 3: Structural Economic Challenges - The new orders index only slightly increased by 0.2 percentage points to 49.7%, indicating persistent oversupply issues[3] - The disparity between the raw material purchase price index and the factory price index suggests that upstream price improvements are not effectively transmitted downstream due to insufficient demand[3] - Non-manufacturing sectors also face pressures, with construction PMI at 49.3% and services PMI at 50.1%, indicating limited recovery in these areas[3]

Core Insights - The non-manufacturing business activity index in China for September remained stable at 50%, indicating steady operational activity in the sector [1] - The financial services sector showed strong performance, with the business activity index exceeding 60%, contributing positively to the overall economic environment [1] Summary by Category Non-Manufacturing Sector Performance - The average business activity index for the non-manufacturing sector in Q3 was 50.1%, consistently above 50% across the months [1] - The service sector's business activity index averaged 50.2% in Q3, higher than the same period last year [1] - The construction sector's business activity index averaged 49.7% in Q3, lower than the previous year's average [1] Business Expectations - Non-manufacturing enterprises maintain stable optimistic expectations, with the business activity expectation index remaining above 55% for 12 consecutive months, averaging 55.9% in Q3 [1] Outlook for Q4 - The non-manufacturing sector is expected to stabilize and recover in Q4, driven by year-end and holiday effects that will boost investment and consumption [2] - A series of policy measures are anticipated to gradually take effect, improving market expectations and supporting the recovery of domestic demand [2]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Report's Core View - In September, due to the traditional peak season, corporate production and business activities accelerated. The manufacturing PMI, non - manufacturing business activity index, and composite PMI output index were 49.8%, 50%, and 50.6% respectively, showing an overall recovery and indicating that China's economic output remained in an expansion phase. However, there were still weaknesses in investment, and consumption growth slowed down. Exports maintained resilience but might slow down in the future. Overall, demand improved, production accelerated, and prices showed different trends [2] - The demand side saw short - term acceleration in external demand and short - term recovery but still weak internal demand. In production, industrial production accelerated significantly in September and was expected to slow down but continue to grow at a relatively high rate in the fourth quarter. Prices of domestic and foreign demand - type commodities showed different trends [2] Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs Manufacturing - In September, the manufacturing PMI was 49.8%, better than the expected 49.7% and up 0.4 percentage points from the previous month. The manufacturing market demand improved, with the new order index rising 0.2 percentage points to 49.7%. Production expanded faster, with the production index rising 1.1 percentage points to 51.9%. Both external and internal demand in foreign trade increased, with the new export order index and import index rising 0.6% and 0.1% respectively [3] - Manufacturing market prices dropped slightly. The main raw material purchase price index and the ex - factory price index decreased by 0.1 and 0.9 percentage points respectively. Industrial production accelerated, but investment demand in infrastructure and real estate was weak. Domestic "anti - involution" policies supported domestic - demand commodities, and international commodity prices rebounded [3][4] - Both the finished - product inventory and raw material inventory increased. The finished - product inventory index rose 1.4 percentage points to 48.2%, and the raw material inventory index rose 0.5 percentage points to 48.5%. Enterprises actively replenished raw material inventory and passively replenished finished - product inventory [4] Non - manufacturing - In September, the non - manufacturing business activity index was 50.0%, down 0.3 percentage points from the previous month. The service industry remained in the expansion range, with some industries in a high - level boom range and others falling below the critical point due to the end of the summer vacation effect. The construction industry's business activity index rose 0.2 percentage points to 49.3%, and its market expectation improved [5] Composite - In September, the composite PMI output index was 50.6%, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, indicating that the overall expansion of Chinese enterprises' production and business activities continued to accelerate [5]

Group 1: Manufacturing PMI Overview - The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for September is 49.8%, an increase of 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, indicating continued improvement in manufacturing sentiment [1] - Large enterprises have a PMI of 51.0%, up 0.2 percentage points, indicating expansion; medium-sized enterprises have a PMI of 48.8%, down 0.1 percentage points; small enterprises have a PMI of 48.2%, up 1.6 percentage points, but still below the critical point [4] - The production index is at 51.9%, up 1.1 percentage points, indicating accelerated production expansion; the new orders index is at 49.7%, up 0.2 percentage points, suggesting improved market demand [4] Group 2: Non-Manufacturing PMI Overview - The non-manufacturing business activity index for September is 50.0%, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points, indicating overall stability in non-manufacturing business volume [7] - The construction business activity index is at 49.3%, up 0.2 percentage points; the service industry index is at 50.1%, down 0.4 percentage points, with certain sectors like postal and financial services showing strong performance [9] - The new orders index for non-manufacturing is at 46.0%, down 0.6 percentage points, indicating a decline in market demand; the input prices index is at 49.0%, down 1.3 percentage points, suggesting a decrease in input costs [14] Group 3: Employment and Expectations - The employment index for manufacturing is at 48.5%, up 0.6 percentage points, indicating improved hiring sentiment in manufacturing [5] - The employment index for non-manufacturing is at 45.0%, down 0.6 percentage points, indicating a decline in hiring sentiment; the construction sector's employment index is particularly low at 39.7% [15] - The business activity expectations index for non-manufacturing is at 55.7%, down 0.5 percentage points, but still indicates optimism among most non-manufacturing enterprises [15] Group 4: Comprehensive PMI Insights - The comprehensive PMI output index for September is 50.6%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points, indicating continued expansion in production and business activities across sectors [15]

Group 1: Manufacturing PMI Overview - In September, the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was 49.8%, an increase of 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, indicating continued improvement in manufacturing sentiment [1] - Large enterprises had a PMI of 51.0%, up 0.2 percentage points, while medium-sized enterprises' PMI was 48.8%, down 0.1 percentage points, and small enterprises' PMI was 48.2%, up 1.6 percentage points [1] - The production index was 51.9%, an increase of 1.1 percentage points, indicating accelerated production expansion in the manufacturing sector [1][2] Group 2: Non-Manufacturing PMI Overview - In September, the Non-Manufacturing Business Activity Index was 50.0%, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points, indicating overall stability in non-manufacturing business volume [3] - The construction industry Business Activity Index was 49.3%, up 0.2 percentage points, while the service industry index was 50.1%, down 0.4 percentage points [3] - The new orders index was 46.0%, down 0.6 percentage points, indicating a decline in market demand in the non-manufacturing sector [3][4] Group 3: Price Indices in Non-Manufacturing - The input price index was 49.0%, down 1.3 percentage points, indicating a decrease in the overall price level of inputs for non-manufacturing enterprises [3][4] - The sales price index was 47.3%, down 1.3 percentage points, indicating a continued decline in the overall sales price level in the non-manufacturing sector [4] Group 4: Employment and Expectations in Non-Manufacturing - The employment index was 45.0%, down 0.6 percentage points, indicating a decline in employment sentiment in the non-manufacturing sector [4] - The business activity expectations index was 55.7%, down 0.5 percentage points, but still indicates optimism among most non-manufacturing enterprises regarding market development [4] Group 5: Comprehensive PMI Output Index - In September, the Comprehensive PMI Output Index was 50.6%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points, indicating that production and operational activities of enterprises continued to expand [6]

Core Insights - The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 49.8% in September, indicating a slight improvement in economic activity [1][2] - The non-manufacturing business activity index remained stable at 50.0%, showing a slight decline from the previous month [1][5] - Overall, the composite PMI output index increased to 50.6%, suggesting a slight acceleration in economic output [1] Manufacturing Sector - Manufacturing production activities accelerated, with the production index reaching 51.9%, the highest in nearly six months [2] - The new orders index improved to 49.7%, indicating a slight recovery in market demand [2] - Key industries such as food and beverage, automotive, and aerospace showed strong production and new orders indices above 54.0% [2][3] - Small enterprises saw a PMI increase to 48.2%, while large enterprises maintained a stable expansion with a PMI of 51.0% [2] Non-Manufacturing Sector - The service sector's business activity index was at 50.1%, indicating continued expansion [5] - The construction sector's business activity index slightly improved to 49.3%, reflecting a marginal recovery [5] - The business activity expectation index for the service sector remained optimistic at 56.3%, indicating stable growth expectations [5][6] Market Outlook - Analysts expect macroeconomic conditions to improve in the fourth quarter, driven by policy support and seasonal demand factors [4][6] - The manufacturing sector is anticipated to continue its stable growth, supported by favorable market prices and completion of annual business targets [4] - The construction and service sectors are expected to see a rebound in activity due to year-end effects and holiday demand [6]

Group 1: Manufacturing PMI Overview - In September, the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was 49.8%, an increase of 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, indicating continued improvement in manufacturing sentiment [1]. - By enterprise size, large enterprises had a PMI of 51.0% (up 0.2 percentage points), medium enterprises at 48.8% (down 0.1 percentage points), and small enterprises at 48.2% (up 1.6 percentage points) [3]. - Among the five sub-indices of the manufacturing PMI, the production index and supplier delivery time index were above the critical point, while the new orders index, raw material inventory index, and employment index were below the critical point [3]. Group 2: Key Sub-Indices of Manufacturing PMI - The production index was 51.9%, up 1.1 percentage points, indicating accelerated production expansion in the manufacturing sector [4]. - The new orders index was 49.7%, up 0.2 percentage points, suggesting a continued improvement in market demand [5]. - The raw materials inventory index was 48.5%, up 0.5 percentage points, indicating a narrowing decline in the inventory of major raw materials [6]. - The employment index was 48.5%, up 0.6 percentage points, reflecting an improvement in employment sentiment within manufacturing [6]. - The supplier delivery time index was 50.8%, up 0.3 percentage points, indicating a continued acceleration in the delivery times from suppliers [6]. Group 3: Non-Manufacturing PMI Overview - In September, the Non-Manufacturing Business Activity Index was 50.0%, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points, indicating overall stability in non-manufacturing business volume [10]. - By industry, the construction business activity index was 49.3% (up 0.2 percentage points), while the service industry index was 50.1% (down 0.4 percentage points) [11]. Group 4: Non-Manufacturing Sub-Indices - The new orders index for non-manufacturing was 46.0%, down 0.6 percentage points, indicating a decline in market demand [15]. - The input price index was 49.0%, down 1.3 percentage points, suggesting a decrease in the overall level of input prices for non-manufacturing enterprises [15]. - The sales price index was 47.3%, down 1.3 percentage points, indicating a continued decline in the overall level of sales prices in non-manufacturing [15]. - The employment index was 45.0%, down 0.6 percentage points, reflecting a decline in employment sentiment in the non-manufacturing sector [15]. Group 5: Composite PMI Overview - In September, the Composite PMI Output Index was 50.6%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points, indicating that production and business activities in China continued to expand [21].

Core Insights - The manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to 49.8% in September, indicating a slight improvement in economic activity, while the non-manufacturing business activity index remained stable at 50.0% [1][2][5] Manufacturing Sector - Manufacturing production activities accelerated, with the production index reaching 51.9%, the highest in nearly six months, and the new orders index increased to 49.7%, reflecting improved market demand [2] - Key industries such as food and beverage, automotive, and aerospace showed production and new orders indices above 54.0%, indicating robust demand, while sectors like wood processing and non-metallic mineral products fell below the critical point [2] - Small enterprises saw a PMI increase to 48.2%, while large enterprises maintained a PMI of 51.0%, indicating stable expansion [2] Key Industries - The equipment manufacturing, high-tech manufacturing, and consumer goods sectors reported PMIs of 51.9%, 51.6%, and 50.6%, respectively, all above the manufacturing average, suggesting active supply and demand [3] - The high-energy-consuming industries experienced a decline in PMI to 47.5% [3] Market Expectations - The production and business activity expectation index rose to 54.1%, indicating a positive outlook among manufacturing firms for market development [3] - Industries such as agricultural processing and automotive maintained high expectation indices above 57.0%, reflecting strong confidence in future growth [3] Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing business activity index stood at 50.0%, indicating stability, with the service sector index at 50.1%, showing continued expansion [4] - The construction sector's business activity index slightly improved to 49.3%, with a business activity expectation index of 52.4%, suggesting increased confidence among construction firms [4] Composite PMI - The composite PMI output index rose to 50.6%, indicating continued acceleration in production and business activities across sectors [5]

Core Insights - The manufacturing PMI in China rose to 49.8% in September, indicating a slight recovery but still below the expansion threshold [1] - The non-manufacturing business activity index decreased to 50.0%, reflecting a slight slowdown in non-manufacturing activities [1] Manufacturing Sector - The manufacturing production index increased to 51.9%, marking a continuous expansion for five months [4] - The purchasing volume index rose to 51.6%, indicating improved procurement activities [4] - New orders index reached 49.7%, showing a stabilization in market demand [4] - The export new orders index improved to 47.8%, suggesting a narrowing decline in export demand [4] - The manufacturing purchase price index was 53.2%, while the factory price index fell to 48.2%, indicating mixed price trends across sectors [5] Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing business activity index remained stable at 50.0%, with the construction index at 49.3% and the services index at 50.1% [8] - The business activity expectation index for non-manufacturing remained above 55%, indicating stable optimism among enterprises [8] - The postal industry showed significant growth, with indices above 60%, reflecting active online shopping [8][9] Future Outlook - The manufacturing sector is expected to see continued growth in Q4, driven by macro policies and seasonal demand [5] - Non-manufacturing activities are anticipated to stabilize and recover, supported by year-end effects and holiday demand [10]