Chinas Growth Pressures Increase as PMI Dips

The transcript discusses the current economic situation, highlighting the challenges in meeting the full-year growth target of 7.5%. It examines the manufacturing sector's performance, noting a slowdown in PMI figures and the government's reluctance to implement broad stimulus measures. The services sector is also analyzed, showing better performance than manufacturing but still facing challenges due to the weak property market. Overall, the economy is experiencing a managed slowdown with no significant stimulus expected before the year's end.

What is the full-year target percentage that seems unlikely to be achieved?

• 7.5%

• 9.5%

• 6.5%

• 8.5%

What was the manufacturing PMI reading for October?

• 51.8

• 52.8

• 50.8

• 49.8

Which sector is experiencing a managed slowdown according to the transcript?

• Retail

• Services

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture

What is included in the services PMI that contributes to its weakness?

• Property

• Telecoms

• Banking

• Retail

How does the services sector compare to manufacturing in terms of expansion?

• It is not expanding at all.

• It is expanding faster than manufacturing.

• It is expanding at the same rate as manufacturing.

• It is expanding slower than manufacturing.