AI Data Insight
China's manufacturing PMI supplier deliveries index for the third quarter of 2026 (August) recorded 50.1, rising 0.6 percentage points from the previous value of 49.5 and returning to the expansionary zone. The latest data shows faster delivery times from raw material suppliers, which, coupled with a simultaneous rebound in production and new orders, indicates that overall manufacturing sentiment is ushering in a marginal improvement driven by the fading impact of extreme weather and policies to expand domestic demand.