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作成日: 2025/09/01 07:02

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A: Hey there! Guess what's up with China these days?
   B: What's new, dude? I'm not really sure though...

A: Well, their manufacturing activity gauge has been below the boom-or-bust line for five months straight!
   B: Wait, that sounds serious. Is it because of US tariffs and domestic demand issues?

A: Exactly! It seems like businesses are getting cautious due to these factors. The National Bureau of Statistics says the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index was 49.4 in August.
   B: Oh, so anything below 50 suggests contraction... right?

A: Correct! Numbers above it mean expansion. They surveyed about 3,200 manufacturers for this.
   B: And what caused the contraction in August? It was due to a decline in new orders and slight worsening in employment, as I understand it.

A: Yes, that's right! The readings for large companies were 50.8, but midsize firms were at 48.9, and small enterprises dipped to 46.6. However, the gauge for non-manufacturers like service sector businesses rose slightly to 50.3.
   B: So, it's not all bad news? The US and China are still negotiating tariffs, right? I wonder if that will bring more trade friction or improve business sentiment...

A: Well, they have set the duration for the talks until November. We'll see how it goes!

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