China's
manufacturing activity grew at its fastest pace for six months in June,
suggesting that recent stimulus moves have started to have an impact.
The
official purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to 51, from 50.8 in May.
The
PMI is a key indicator of the sector's health and a reading above 50 shows
expansion.
China,
the world's second-largest economy, has taken various steps in recent months including cutting taxes for small firms to help boost growth.
Last
month,
