China's factory activity unexpectedly contracts in July on demand slump, typhoons

CNBC•Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 03:49 AM•2 min read

China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in July, as the export rush that powered a second-quarter rebound began to unwind.

Source: [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/31/china-pmi-factory-activity-economic-growth-exports-.html)

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