China Factory Activity Expands at a Slower Pace

A private survey found China's factory activity expanded last month.

The pace of growth slowed, ending a run of faster growth that began after July.

The survey points to continued resilience among China's export-oriented firms.

It does not give figures or explain what caused the slowdown.

Factory activity is an indicator of how businesses that make goods are performing.

The finding matters because it shows growth continued, even as its pace eased.

The survey offers no forecast or next step.