# China's factory activity shrinks for second straight month, contracting less than expected

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-08-31 11:07 UTC · Category: Business

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-08-31/china-s-factory-activity-shrinks-for-second-straight-month-contracting-less*