China's manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in a year in March, a factory survey showed on Monday, with new orders boosting production, giving the world's No. 2 economy some reprieve as it deals with an intensifying U.

But relief is expected to be short-lived with Trump set to announce “reciprocal” tariffs on April 2. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Chinese manufacturing activity in March reached its highest level in a year, indicating the effectiveness of Beijing's stimulus measures. However, impending American tariffs may threaten further growth.