# High-tech industries cushion manufacturing PMI slowdown

https://mins.news/en/item/124824

- China News Service, 2026-11-02 01:44 UTC
- Economy
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/business/2026-11-02/detail-ihfmqavp9418887.shtml

> China’s official manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3 in October from 50.1 in September, slipping into contraction, while high-tech manufacturing remained in expansion at 51.3 for a 21st consecutive month. Analysts said holiday effects and subdued demand weighed on activity, but expected a modest rebound in November as holiday effects fade.

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