AI Data Insight
The latest Q2 2026 data shows that China's PMI YoY growth recorded 1.2072%, climbing further from the previous value of 1.0101%. Although the official PMI index dropped to the boom-or-bust line of 50.0, aligning with market consensus, the strong performance of high-tech manufacturing effectively offset the pressure from sluggish domestic demand. Going forward, the subsequent impact of geopolitics on raw material costs must be closely monitored.