Andrew Mullen

China's official non-manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) – a measurement of sentiment in the service and construction sectors – fell to 51.1 in May from 51.2 in April. Photo: EPA-EFE

Beijing is eager to strengthen China's exports amid sluggish domestic demand. Photo: Xinhua

China's exports rose in May by 7.6 per cent from a year earlier, while imports were up 1.8 per cent last month. Photo: Xinhua

China's factory activity remained in contraction for a second consecutive month in June, adding to problems facing the world's No 2 economy

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China's factory activity remained largely unchanged in June, analysts said, while the services sector eased last month

China's export values grew at the fastest pace in 15 months year on year in June, but imports fell due to sluggish domestic demand

China posts 4.7% second-quarter growth, lower than expected China posts 4.7% second-quarter growth, lower than expected

In this week's issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look back at the conclusion of China's third plenum

In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look back at the conclusion of China’s third plenum.