China's non-manufacturing sector expands in May

Xinhua | Updated: 2017-05-31 09:55

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BEIJING — China's non-manufacturing sector expanded at a faster pace in May, official data showed Wednesday.

The non-manufacturing purchasing managers' index came in at 54.5 in May, up from 54 in April, according to the the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a reading below reflects contraction.

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