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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

FOUND: Chinas factory activity slips as new export orders weaken - You Need To See This

China Economy - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

China’s factory activity contracted in October as new export orders softened, reversing the previous month's rebound.

The world’s second-biggest economy has been facing pressure from trading partners to rebalance trade as its trade surplus with many countries balloons.

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