Beijing (Reuters) – January non -production activity of China grew, but slower than in December, showed Monday an official survey indicating that politicians need to introduce even more stimulation measures to support reduced domestic demand.
The official index of non -production shopping managers (PMI), which includes services and construction, according to the National Statistical Office (NBS) dropped to 50.2 out of 52.2 in December. The 50 -point boundary separates expansion from a lunar -based activity.
The composite PMI NBS, which includes production and services, achieved 50.1 in January compared to 52.2 in December.
(This story has been repaired to be clarified that non -production has grown, not declining, in the title and in paragraph 1)
