Hey fam! 📈 Great news as we wrap up 2025: data released Wednesday (Dec 31) by the National Bureau of Statistics of the Chinese mainland (NBS) and the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing (CFLP) shows the manufacturing PMI climbed to 50.1 in December.
Why is 50.1 such a big deal? 🤔 In the PMI world, any number above 50 means factories are humming. This 0.9-point jump from November signals fresh growth momentum for the sector as we head into 2026.
Here’s the lowdown:
- New orders index: 50.8 (+1.6 points) – demand is picking back up! 🚀
- Production index: 51.7 (+1.7 points) – factories are working overtime to meet that demand. 🏭💪
Huo Lihui, chief statistician at the NBS's Service Industry Survey Center, says stronger policy support and rising market demand are fueling this rebound. Sounds like a solid end to the year, right? 😎
What’s next? With manufacturing back in expansion mode, keep an eye on supply chains, job numbers, and export figures in early 2026. If things keep trending up, we might see even more jobs and investment coming into the Chinese mainland’s industrial zones.
That’s the 2025 year-end boost – stay tuned for more updates on how this growth shapes the economic landscape in Asia and beyond! 🌏✌️
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China's manufacturing PMI returns to expansion at 50.1 in December
cgtn.com
