China’s services sector showed stronger expansion in August 2026, with the RatingDog Services PMI rising to 51.4 from 50.4 in July, according to data updated on 3 September 2026.
The move from 50.4 to 51.4 signals a firmer pace of growth in services activity, as readings above 50 indicate expansion. The improvement suggests that service-oriented businesses in China gained momentum over the month, building on the marginal growth recorded in July 2026.
The latest August reading at 51.4 underscores a gradual strengthening in the sector’s performance, offering a mildly more positive signal for the broader economy compared with the prior month’s near-flat expansion.