New data shows that China's manufacturing activity quickened to the highest level in more than two years in July, reinforcing signs that the economy is firming up on government support policies.
CRI's Ding Lulu has more.
The National Bureau of Statistics and the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing says the purchasing managers' index rose to 51.7 in July, up from 51 in June.
The PMI is a key gauge of the sector's health and a reading above 50 indicates expansion.
Zhao Qinghe is a senior analyst with the National Bureau of Statistics.
"Overall, the PMI in July shows a rise. This is the fifth consecutive monthly rise for the index and the largest gain so far this year. It indicates a still bet
