Chinese economy

China July official services PMI dips to six-month low

The official Purchasing Managers` Index (PMI) for the non-manufacturing sector slowed to 54.2 in July from June`s 55, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Sunday.

Aug 03, 2014, 10:21 AM IST

China manufacturing index jumps to 18-month high: HSBC

The HSBC preliminary purchasing managers index (PMI), which tracks activity in China`s factories and workshops, leapt to 52.0 this month, its highest since January 2013.

Jul 24, 2014, 11:34 AM IST

China's economic growth picks up in first half

China's economy picked up pace notching up 7.4 percent year on year growth in the first half of 2014, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said today.

Jul 16, 2014, 13:10 PM IST

'China's second quarter growth better, more policy steps ahead'

China`s economic growth quickened in the second quarter from the previous three months, but further modest government support measures will still be needed, Premier Li Keqiang said on Monday.

Jul 07, 2014, 10:43 AM IST

China to reduce rural banks' reserve requirements

China's central bank today announced details of a plan that reduces the amount of money rural banks must keep in reserve, a move aimed at stimulating the economy amid slowing growth.

Jun 10, 2014, 00:21 AM IST