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China's May PMI falls to 52.7

China's May PMI falls to 52.7

Write: Arviragus [2011-05-20]

Chinese manufacturing grew at a slower pace in May, a survey of purchasing executives showed.

A purchasing managers' index released today by HSBC Holdings Plc and Markit Economics fell to 52.7 in May from a revised 55.2 in April. A number above 50 indicates an expansion

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