China's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reached 49 in April, falling short of the market expectation of 49.7, down 1.5 ppts from the previous month, according to the National Bureau of Statistics' Service Industry Survey Center and the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing.This performance indicates a decline in China's manufacturing sector activity.Related NewsUS Issues Warning on Huawei Chips; CN MOC Slams US Export Control Abuse