China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in July, falling below expectations and marking the first such decline in five months. This downturn, coupled with a significant drop in construction activity to its lowest point since the pandemic, highlights a growing economic divide within the nation. The official manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) decreased to 49.2, falling short of the projected 50.1. AI
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