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China's manufacturing PMI moved back into expansionary territory in September, ending a two-month contraction, as Beijing ramps up stimulus measures to combat a deepening economic slowdown. The data suggests government efforts to boost demand and support struggling exporters and manufacturers are beginning to have an effect. The improvement comes as China's economy continues to face headwinds from weak domestic demand, a prolonged property slump, and external trade tensions, keeping policymakers under pressure to sustain and expand stimulus efforts in coming months.