Tay: Mideast War Pushed China to Diversify Energy Usage
Bloomberg 2026-06-30 05:25:39
Context: China's factory activity saw a significant improvement in June, driven by a surge in exports, as the country's economy continues to recover from the impacts of the Middle East war, which has prompted China to diversify its energy usage. The official manufacturing purchasing managers' index rose to 50.3, while the measure of activity in construction and services also increased slightly to 50.2. Erica Tay, Macro Research Director at Maybank, provided insights on China's growth in an interview with Bloomberg.
Key Facts
- China's official manufacturing purchasing managers' index climbed to 50.3 in June, surpassing forecast expectations, as the country's factory activity improved amid booming exports.
- The measure of activity in construction and services in China rose slightly to 50.2 in June, indicating a modest expansion in these sectors.
- Erica Tay, Macro Research Director at Maybank, spoke to Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East and Africa, providing analysis on China's growth.
- The improvement in China's factory activity comes as the country seeks to diversify its energy usage, driven in part by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.