China's huge factory sector is struggling

China's factories hit an unexpected speed bump in July, hiking concerns about slower growth in the world's second-largest economy.

China PMIs jump to multi-month highs in July, add to view economy is steadying

(Reuters) - China's factories posted their strongest growth in at least 1-1/2 years in July as new orders surged to multi-month highs, two surveys showed on Friday, cementing bets that the economy is re-gaining momentum after a spate of stimulus measures.

China factories lose some of their mojo

China's factories lost some momentum in December, adding to worries that growth in the world's second-largest economy may soften in the new year.

China's manufacturing sees hefty rebound in August

BEIJING: China's manufacturing sector posted a strong recovery in August, offering further signs that the world's second largest economy is walking out of the shadows of protracted slowdown, official figures showed today.

China's official PMI seen hitting 9-month low in August

BEIJING: China's official manufacturing managers' index (PMI) may have eased to a 9-month low of 50 in August, supporting the case for fresh easing measures by the central bank as the world's second-largest economy struggles against stiff global headwinds.

Europe drags on global economy, few policy options

LONDON/BEIJING (Reuters) - Prospects for a strong recovery in the global economy darkened on Thursday as sputtering factory activity in Europe overshadowed more upbeat data from Asia, at a time when central banks are running out of policy options and reluctant to do more.