China’s official and unofficial PMIs diverged in September, but both suggested that smaller, private sector manufacturers are struggling. The authorities appear aware of the sector’s woes as the cut in the reserve requirement ratio, announced over the weekend, is designed to facilitate lending to small businesses.
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