China manufacturing PMI rises in August but remains below the 50 expansion line
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China manufacturing PMI rises in August but remains below the 50 expansion line
Direct answer
The data points to still-soft factory activity, which can weigh on China cyclicals and keep policy easing expectations alive for onshore rates and the yuan.
- Original publisher
- Market Ontology
- Evidence through
- 2026-09-14
- Published
- 2026-10-20
- Revision
- 1 · 2026-10-20
Cite as: Market Ontology, “China manufacturing PMI rises in August but remains below the 50 expansion line”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-09-14. https://marketontology.com/market-events/2026-09-14/china-manufacturing-pmi-rises-in-august-but-remains-below-the-50-expansion-line-43ad58
How this development reaches the affected companies
| Asset | Exposure and channel | Direction | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSI300 | sub-50 factory activity signals weak industrial momentum | Down1-5d | China’s official manufacturing PMI was 49.8 in August |
| CNY | slower activity can reinforce expectations for easier policy and softer growth | Down1-5d | the PMI remained below the 50 expansion threshold for a second month |
| CN10Y | weak data can increase expectations of policy support and lower yields | Down1-5d | official PMI stayed in contraction at 49.8 |
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