China's manufacturing activity expands faster in November
BEIJING - China's manufacturing sector expanded at a faster pace in November, adding to evidence of continued momentum in the economy, official data showed Thursday.
The country's manufacturing purchasing managers' index came in at 51.8, accelerating from 51.6 in October, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a reading below reflects contraction.
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