China's factory activity expands further in March
Beijing
CHINESE factory activity accelerated in March, official data showed on Friday, the latest sign of improving momentum in the world's second-largest economy but analysts warned of headwinds later down the line.
The figures are the most recent to suggest that a years-long growth slowdown, which has had knock-on effects globally, could be easing, although there are also concerns about the outlook for world trade caused by US President Donald Trump's protectionist leanings.
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