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China factory activity grows faster than expected in June on tech export demand

China's manufacturing engine held up this year as surging demand for artificial intelligence technology helped offset the drag from Middle East turmoil.

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What happened China's manufacturing engine held up this year as surging demand for artificial intelligence technology helped offset the drag from Middle East turmoil.
The headline split The left frames it as "China's factory activity expands in June with boost from tech exports". The center frames it as "China factory activity grows faster than expected in June on tech export demand".
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Left / center-leftChina's factory activity expands in June with boost from tech exports

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CenterChina factory activity grows faster than expected in June on tech export demand

CNBC · Center · News report

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CNBCNews report · Jun 30, 2:35 AM

China factory activity grows faster than expected in June on tech export demand

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China's manufacturing engine held up this year as surging demand for artificial intelligence technology helped offset the drag from Middle East turmoil.

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ABC News - BusinessNews report · Jun 30, 6:03 AM

China's factory activity expands in June with boost from tech exports

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China says its factory activity picked up pace in June

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