This photo taken on May 2, 2026 shows tourists visiting the Xiangyang ancient town during the May Day holiday in Xiangyang City, central China's Hubei Province.  (Photo: Xinhua)

BEIJING, July 31 (Xinhua) -- The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's non-manufacturing sector came in at 49 in July, down from the previous month's 50.2, official data showed Friday.