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According to the latest report, new orders in China’s manufacturing sector increased at the fastest pace in four months, indicating a stronger domestic demand. However, overseas new orders continued to decline, although at a slower rate. This boost in new orders led to an acceleration in manufacturing production, with firms showing increased optimism about the future outlook, reaching the highest levels in five months.
Despite the positive outlook, employment levels fell at the fastest pace in almost 18 months, as manufacturers remained cautious about costs. Average input costs also rose for the first time in three months due to higher prices for materials, leading to selling prices advancing for the first time since June.
As we look ahead to next week’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee meeting, expectations are high for new stimulus measures aimed at boosting consumption and further driving the Chinese economy forward.
Dr. Wang Zhe, Senior Economist at Caixin Insight Group, shared his expert views on the recent manufacturing sector data. He highlighted the growth in manufacturing supply and demand, price increases, proactive inventory replenishment, and improved business optimism. However, he also noted concerns about weak external demand and declining employment.
Dr. Zhe also discussed the impact of September’s policy measures, pointing out that market demand stabilized and optimism improved, showing early signs of policy impact. However, challenges in China’s labor market could continue to weigh on consumer demand and overall economic growth.
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