AI Data Insight
In August 2026 (Q3 2026), China's Non-Manufacturing PMI "Business Activity Expectation" index rose to 55.5, edging up slightly from the previous reading of 55.0 and remaining firmly above the boom-bust line. Although the overall Non-Manufacturing PMI for the month stayed flat in the contraction zone at 49.0 and missed market consensus, enterprises remain confident in future market development, benefiting from strong expectations in service sectors such as telecommunications, software, and information technology.