China’s services activity accelerated modestly in April, with the RatingDog Services PMI rising to 52.6 from 52.1 in March 2026, signaling a continued expansion in the country’s key services sector.
The latest reading, updated on 6 May 2026, marks the second consecutive month that the indicator has remained comfortably above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction. While the increase from March’s 52.1 is incremental, it suggests that underlying demand in areas such as consumer-facing services and business support activities is holding up.
The April improvement in the RatingDog Services PMI will be closely watched by investors and policymakers as they assess the resilience of China’s domestic economy and its ability to offset external headwinds through steady services-driven growth.
