China's Manufacturing PMI Shows September Growth After Contraction

China's official manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased to 50.1 in September, up from 49.8 in August, signaling a return to expansion after two months of contraction. This figure aligned with economists' expectations, suggesting that recent weather disruptions have eased and the global artificial intelligence boom is providing support. The growth indicates a positive shift in the country's industrial output.