A survey shows Chinese factory activity edged higher in December as supply disruptions eased and export demand weakened.
The monthly purchasing managers' index issued by the national statistics agency and an industry group gained to 50.3 from November's 50.1 on a 100-point scale.
Numbers above 50 show activity accelerating.
Chinese manufacturing has been hampered by shortages of some components including semiconductors and disruptions in shipping.
Some areas ordered factories to shut down temporarily starting in September to meet official energy efficiency targets.
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